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1950s Maps of Payette County, Idaho

Explore 8 historic maps of Payette 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 Payette County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Payette County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Payette County, ID maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Payette, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Payette, 1953 Print
    1951 Payette
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Snake River valley in the early fifties is captured here at the busy intersection of the Pacific Northwest's rail and river networks. Researchers can trace the Old Oregon Trail Highway or locate local landmarks like the Orchard Ave Grange Hall and Riverside Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Weiser South, 1971 Print
    1951 Map of Weiser South, 1971 Print
    1951 Weiser South
    1971 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Idaho and Oregon come alive in this mid-century survey of the Snake River valley. Local historians can trace the transition of rural education and irrigation through Eastside Sch, Annex Cem, and the extensive Hyline Ditch network.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Weiser Cove, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Weiser Cove, 1953 Print
    1952 Weiser Cove
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Weiser River valley in the early fifties reveals an intricate network of irrigation canals and rural life. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Jeffreys School or the Pleasant View School (Aban'd) among the hills of Weiser Cove.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Birding Island, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Birding Island, 1953 Print
    1952 Birding Island
    1953 Print · USGS
    Payette County at the start of the fifties shows a landscape of river-fed agriculture and frontier history. Researchers can find the Fort Wilson (Site) near the Payette River or trace water through the Diversion Dam and Forty-nine Slough.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Baker, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Baker, 1964 Print
    1955 Baker
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties as the Snake River underwent massive changes from dam construction. Trace the Oregon Trail Memorial Monument near Baker, find early mines like Virtue Mine, and follow the Union Pacific Railroad through Huntington.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Boise, 1977 Print
    1955 Map of Boise, 1977 Print
    1955 Boise
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Treasure Valley and Owyhee uplands are shown in detail during the mid-fifties, capturing the region's transition into a major agricultural and urban hub. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line through Nampa, explore the volcanic Jordan Craters, or locate the historic mining district of Silver City.
  19. 1958 Map of Boise
    1958 Map of Boise
    1958 Boise
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Treasure Valley and Snake River Plain come alive in the mid-fifties as the rail-and-river economy transitions into a modern agricultural hub. Trace the Union Pacific lines through Nampa or locate remote landmarks like Initial Point and the Rockville settlement.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Baker
    1959 Map of Baker
    1959 Baker
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Oregon and Idaho borderlands come alive in the late fifties, showing the rugged corridor along the Snake River and the high peaks of the Wallowa Mountains. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific railroad or locate historic mining sites like the Flagstaff Mine and Virtue Mine.
    2 unique versions available
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