1970s Maps of Jerome County, Idaho

Explore 12 historic maps of Jerome County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Jerome County, ID maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Shoshone SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shoshone SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Shoshone SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Irrigation and excavation define this section of the Magic Valley in the early seventies. Genealogists and researchers can trace water rights and land use through the Milner Gooding Canal, various Lateral channels, and several Borrow Pits.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1971 Map of Star Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Star Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Star Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high desert of south-central Idaho in the early seventies shows a landscape transformed by water management and ranching. Trace the network of irrigation laterals and remote reservoirs like Rabbit Lake Reservoir or locate the significant Wilson Butte Cave.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1971 Map of Gooding SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Gooding SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Gooding SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The intersection of Gooding, Jerome, and Lincoln Counties is shown in the early 1970s as a landscape of irrigation and desert tracks. Researchers can trace the water-management network through the Diversion Dam and Siphon, or follow remote Jeep Trails across the flats.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1971 Map of Shoshone SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Shoshone SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Shoshone SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Southern Idaho's irrigated high desert is captured here in the early seventies along the border of Lincoln and Jerome counties. Genealogists and historians can trace water management infrastructure and land use through the North Side Main Canal and the Bacon Reservoir Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1971 Map of Owinza Butte, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Owinza Butte, 1974 Print
    1971 Owinza Butte
    1974 Print · USGS
    The high desert of the Lincoln and Jerome county border is mapped here during the early seventies. Researchers can trace remote water sources and ranching landmarks like Owinza Butte Lake, Stage Barn Well, and the oddly named One Shot Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1972 Map of Kimama Butte, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Kimama Butte, 1976 Print
    1972 Kimama Butte
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the high desert of southern Idaho remained a landscape of volcanic buttes and critical water management. Researchers can locate remote features like Kimama Butte Cave, the Kimama Butte Lookout Radio Tower, and Sid Reservoir.

  7. 1976 Map of Twin Falls, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of Twin Falls, 1980 Print
    1976 Twin Falls
    1980 Print · USGS
    Mid-1970s Idaho comes to life in this detailed aerial study of the Snake River Plain, showing the city's sharp interface with the surrounding farmlands. Trace the natural path of Rock Creek as it winds through the growing urban grid and irrigated agricultural blocks.

  8. 1979 Map of Falls City, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Falls City, 1980 Print
    1979 Falls City
    1980 Print · USGS
    Agricultural development in south-central Idaho reached its peak in the late seventies. Trace the Union Pacific rail corridor through Falls City and Barrymore, or locate the County Airport and the Radio Tower (KMVT) on Flat Top Butte.

  9. 1979 Map of Twin Falls NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Twin Falls NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Twin Falls NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Jerome County's irrigation and transport network is captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the diagonal route of the Union Pacific railroad and locate community landmarks like the Grange Hall and the No 4 Pumping Station.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1979 Map of Kimberly, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Kimberly, 1980 Print
    1979 Kimberly
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Snake River canyon dominates the landscape of south-central Idaho in the late seventies, where agriculture and industry meet the high desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Kimberly and Hansen or locate the historic Springtown (Site) near the Hansen Bridge.

  11. 1979 Map of Jerome, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Jerome, 1980 Print
    1979 Jerome
    1980 Print · USGS
    Idaho’s Magic Valley comes into sharp focus during the late seventies as the city of Jerome expands across its irrigated volcanic plateau. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional water management through the Pacific Ditch or locate historic rural landmarks like Sonnickson Butte and Canyonside School.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1979 Map of Twin Falls, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Twin Falls, 1980 Print
    1979 Twin Falls
    1980 Print · USGS
    Twin Falls is captured here in the late seventies, showing the city's expansion between the canyon rim and the southern plains. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the community through the College of Southern Idaho, the Sugar Factory, and the City Cem.

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