1970s Maps of Minidoka County, Idaho

1. 1972 Map of Kimama, 1976 Print

   

   1972 Kimama

   1976 Print · USGS

   Kimama and the surrounding Snake River Plain come alive in this early 1970s survey of the Lincoln and Minidoka county line. Researchers can trace the diagonal path of the Union Pacific railroad and locate water infrastructure like the Siphon and Sage Lake.

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4. 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.

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7. 1972 Map of Bear Park SW, 1976 Print

   

   1972 Bear Park SW

   1976 Print · USGS

   Southern Idaho in the early seventies is revealed through its stark volcanic geology at the boundary of Minidoka Co and Blaine Co. Researchers can trace the precise extent of the Lava flows across this segment of the Snake River Plain.

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10. 1972 Map of Community Lake, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Community Lake

    1976 Print · USGS

    The high desert border of Lincoln and Minidoka counties comes into focus in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the development of vital water infrastructure through named features like the Kimama Marsh Reservoir, Peavey Well, and Community Lake.

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13. 1972 Map of Minidoka, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Minidoka

    1976 Print · USGS

    Minidoka appears as a vital rail settlement in the early 1970s, positioned along the historic route of the Union Pacific. Researchers can trace the rural infrastructure of the era, from the local Landing Strip to the grid of 1100 North Road and family-named routes like Cherry Road.

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16. 1972 Map of Max, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Max

    1976 Print · USGS

    Minidoka County agriculture and infrastructure are on full display in the early seventies, centered on the settlement of Max. Local historians can trace the Union Pacific Railroad route and irrigation works like the Aqueduct and Main Drain.

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19. 1972 Map of Laidlaw Lake, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Laidlaw Lake

    1976 Print · USGS

    The volcanic plains of Idaho's Snake River region are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a remote landscape defined by ranching and water management. Researchers can trace the network of isolated desert outposts like Laidlaw Corrals and remote water sources including Steamboat Lake and Jean Reservoir.

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22. 1972 Map of Bear Den Butte, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Bear Den Butte

    1976 Print · USGS

    The volcanic Snake River Plain is captured here in the early 1970s, showing the high-desert landscape of Minidoka County. Researchers can trace remote livestock waterings at Cream Can Lake and Aspitarte Lake or locate landmarks like Bear Den Butte and Lava Point.

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25. 1972 Map of Laidlaw Butte, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Laidlaw Butte

    1976 Print · USGS

    The volcanic Snake River Plain is captured here in the early 1970s, marking the intersection of Blaine, Lincoln, and Minidoka counties. Trace remote water sources like Baird Reservoir and landmarks like Laidlaw Butte via early Jeep Trails.

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28. 1972 Map of Bottleneck Lake, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Bottleneck Lake

    1976 Print · USGS

    The Minidoka County desert in the early seventies is a stark volcanic landscape accessible only by a primitive network of tracks. Researchers can trace the layout of water catchments like Pronghorn Reservoir and isolated features like Bottleneck Lake or Larkspur Park.

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31. 1972 Map of Norland, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Norland

    1976 Print · USGS

    Agriculture and industry define the Minidoka County landscape in the early 1970s as the railroad drives local development. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific corridor through Adelaide and Norland, locating rural landmarks like the Cem and Glawson Substation.

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34. 1972 Map of Bear Park West, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Bear Park West

    1976 Print · USGS

    The volcanic high desert along the border of Blaine and Minidoka counties is documented here in the early 1970s. Trace the reach of Lava flows and locate isolated landmarks like Coyote Butte and Bear Den Lake.

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37. 1972 Map of Brigham Point, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Brigham Point

    1976 Print · USGS

    The volcanic high desert of southern Idaho is captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape shaped by lava and water management. You can trace early backcountry routes through Cream Can Junction to isolated landmarks like Whiskey Butte and the Bear Trap Lava Tube.

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40. 1972 Map of Larkspur Park, 1977 Print

    

    1972 Larkspur Park

    1977 Print · USGS

    Minidoka County rangeland and volcanic fields are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by water management and open grazing. Researchers can trace land use through Brigham Point Trapper Cabin, School Section Lake, and several family-named reservoirs.

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43. 1978 Map of Craters Of The Moon

    

    1978 Craters Of The Moon

    1978 Print · USGS

    Southern Idaho in the late seventies revealed a landscape of volcanic fields and pioneer trails where the High Desert meets the mountains. Researchers can trace the path of Goodale's Cutoff past Big Southern Butte or locate remote landmarks like Laidlaw Corrals.

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