1950s Maps of Jefferson County, Idaho

Explore 12 historic maps of Jefferson County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Jefferson County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Jefferson County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Jefferson County, ID maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Ririe
    1950 Map of Ririe
    1950 Ririe
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southeast Idaho at mid-century reveals a landscape transformed by the Snake River and its vast irrigation network. Researchers can trace family ties through Ririe and Sunnydell, or locate rural landmarks like Clark Sch and Sutton Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Roberts
    1950 Map of Roberts
    1950 Roberts
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Jefferson County agriculture is centered on the settlement of Roberts during a period of heavy reliance on rail and irrigation. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific or the complex water network of Taylor Slough and Larsen Ditch.

  3. 1950 Map of Rigby, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Rigby, 1953 Print
    1950 Rigby
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Snake River valley in the early postwar years was a thriving network of irrigated farms and railroad towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Rigby and Ririe, locating vanished landmarks like Bucks Sch (Aband) or Milo Cem.

  4. 1951 Map of Heise, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Heise, 1952 Print
    1951 Heise
    1952 Print · USGS
    Madison and Jefferson counties are defined by a complex irrigation network and thermal springs in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Union Pacific line near Byrne or locate family sites by Elkhorn Warm Spring and Butler Island.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Menan Buttes, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Menan Buttes, 1953 Print
    1951 Menan Buttes
    1953 Print · USGS
    Madison and Jefferson County lands in the early fifties show a river-driven landscape defined by the convergence of the Henrys Fork and Snake River. Researchers can locate the Beaver Dick Cemetery, the Historic Monument Site of First Ferry, and the Independence Sch.
    11 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Plano, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Plano, 1953 Print
    1951 Plano
    1953 Print · USGS
    Fremont and Madison counties are captured here in the early 1950s as irrigation canals transformed the desert into farmland. Genealogists can locate family names and burial sites at the Plano Cem near Plano and trace the path of the Independent Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Dubois
    1955 Map of Dubois
    1955 Dubois
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high desert and mountain passes of eastern Idaho and western Montana are captured here during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail line through Dubois or locate the National Reactor Testing Station.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1955 Map of Idaho Falls, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Idaho Falls, 1963 Print
    1955 Idaho Falls
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Snake River Plain and its surrounding volcanic peaks are captured in the late fifties, showing the region's unique mix of nuclear research and high-desert ranching. Trace the industrial footprint of the National Reactor Testing Station or find old mining sites like Empire Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Driggs, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Driggs, 1967 Print
    1955 Driggs
    1967 Print · USGS
    Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming appear at a mid-century crossroads as the river valleys were fully settled and the high peaks protected. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail towns of Rexburg and Driggs or follow the Snake River from Irwin to the Palisades Reservoir.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Driggs
    1958 Map of Driggs
    1958 Driggs
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high Teton peaks and Snake River valleys are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's agricultural and wilderness boundaries. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail corridor through Rexburg or locate early settlements like Clementsville and Tetonia.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Dubois
    1958 Map of Dubois
    1958 Dubois
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high divide between Idaho and Montana comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the mining camps of the Lemhi Range to the ranchlands of Centennial Valley. Trace historic operations at the Copper Queen Mine, the route of the Union Pacific RR, and the scientific work at the Sheep experimental station.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Idaho Falls
    1958 Map of Idaho Falls
    1958 Idaho Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Idaho in the late fifties showcases the rapid expansion of agricultural and scientific outposts across its volcanic plains. Researchers can locate remote sites like Atomic City, mineral interests at White Knob Mine, and the cultural grounds of St Marys Mission.
    2 unique versions available

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