1960s Maps of Owyhee County, Idaho

1. 1961 Map of Wells

   

   1961 Wells

   1961 Print · USGS

   Northeastern Nevada's high basin and range country is captured here during the early sixties, showing the vital rail corridors and ranching outposts. Researchers can trace the heritage of remote settlements like Metropolis, locate the Delano Mines, and follow the path of the Southern Pacific through the Pequop Mountains.

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4. 1962 Map of Boise

   

   1962 Boise

   1962 Print · USGS

   The Treasure Valley at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape of expanding towns and complex irrigation networks along the Snake River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of modern Idaho through markers like Initial Point, the mining history of Silver City, and the early infrastructure of Lucky Peak Dam.

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7. 1962 Map of Hailey

   

   1962 Hailey

   1962 Print · USGS

   Central Idaho in the early sixties showcases a landscape of high-altitude ranching and mining at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Union Pacific Railroad corridor and explore old mining sites like the Triumph Mine or Silver Star Queens Mine.

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10. 1964 Map of Hat Peak, 1966 Print

    

    1964 Hat Peak

    1966 Print · USGS

    The high-desert borderlands of Elko County and Owyhee County are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the early infrastructure of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. Trace the rugged water-management network of the era, from remote landmarks like Hat Peak and Butte Spring to the winding South Fork Owyhee River.

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13. 1965 Map of Triangle, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Triangle

    1967 Print · USGS

    High-desert ranching and mining operations in Owyhee County are captured here in the mid-sixties. Trace the rugged connectivity of the French Grade, find the remote Afterthought Mine, and locate isolated backcountry points like Triangle and its Triangle Airstrip.

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16. 1965 Map of Rooster Comb Peak, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Rooster Comb Peak

    1967 Print · USGS

    The Owyhee mining district was still deeply marked by its boom-town heritage when this mid-century survey was conducted. Historians can trace the legacy of silver mining through sites like Wagontown and a high density of named claims including Dewey Mine and Negro Mine.

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19. 1965 Map of Silver City, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Silver City

    1968 Print · USGS

    Silver City and the Owyhee mining districts are captured here in the mid-sixties, mapping a landscape of historic gold and silver claims. Researchers can pinpoint early settlement locations like Ruby City, the Pioneer Cemetery, and numerous mines including the Poorman and Trade Dollar Mine.

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22. 1965 Map of Flint Creek, 1977 Print

    

    1965 Flint Creek

    1977 Print · USGS

    Owyhee County's high-desert mining country is captured here during the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by remote claims and rugged mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining operations like the Nellie Ann Mine and Silver Queen Mine or locate the settlement of Flint.

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25. 1967 Map of Graveyard Point, 1970 Print

    

    1967 Graveyard Point

    1970 Print · USGS

    Eastern Oregon's arid borderlands come into focus in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape of high-desert irrigation and early historical sites. Researchers can find the Graveyard Point Historical Marker and trace the paths of Succor Creek and Sage Basin Creek.

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28. 1967 Map of Rockville, 1971 Print

    

    1967 Rockville

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Oregon-Idaho borderlands in the late 1960s reveal a landscape of remote settlements and early transit history near Rockville. Genealogists and historians can trace the Rockville Cem, the Rockville Sch, and the historical Stage Station Site.

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31. 1967 Map of Pole Creek Top, 1971 Print

    

    1967 Pole Creek Top

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Oregon and Idaho borderlands appear in the late sixties as a land of high-elevation basins and remote water management. Trace early ranching infrastructure and remote terrain features such as Spanish Charlie Basin, Mitzi Reservoir, and Antelope Spring.

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34. 1967 Map of Adrian, 1971 Print

    

    1967 Adrian

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Oregon-Idaho border along the Snake River is captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and the rail line. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific tracks through Adrian and Napton, or locate rural landmarks like Big Bend School and Brown Butte.

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37. 1969 Map of Hooker Creek, 1973 Print

    

    1969 Hooker Creek

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Oregon-Idaho state line comes to life in this late-sixties survey of the high desert ranching country. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the remote Sheaville and Hook settlements alongside reservoirs like Chevally and Last Chance.

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40. 1969 Map of Sheaville, 1973 Print

    

    1969 Sheaville

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Oregon-Idaho borderlands are captured in the late sixties, showing a landscape shaped by ranching and high-desert water sources. Researchers can find historical locations like Camp Lyons (Site), the settlement at Sheaville, and the Coal Mine in the Coal Mine Basin.

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43. 1969 Map of Jordan Valley, 1973 Print

    

    1969 Jordan Valley

    1973 Print · USGS

    Jordan Valley and the high desert borderlands appear here in the late sixties, capturing the ranching infrastructure of Malheur County. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Pleasant Valley Sch, the Cem, and the Rodeo Grounds.

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