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1950s Maps of Valley County, Idaho

Explore 14 historic maps of Valley 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 Valley 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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  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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

Valley County, ID maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Smiths Ferry, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Smiths Ferry, 1955 Print
    1953 Smiths Ferry
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Payette River valley in the early fifties was a landscape of remote rail stops and mountain lookouts. Genealogists can trace rural school locations like Lower Alpha School (Aban'd) or follow the UNION PACIFIC line through Smiths Ferry.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Boiling Springs, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Boiling Springs, 1955 Print
    1953 Boiling Springs
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Boise National Forest area in the early 1950s reveals a rugged wilderness defined by the Middle Fork Payette River. Trace historic forest service infrastructure like the Boiling Springs Guard Station and remote landmarks including Bull Creek Hot Springs and the Alpha Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Banks, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Banks, 1955 Print
    1953 Banks
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Payette River forks defines this mid-century survey of Boise and Valley counties. Genealogists can trace the rural mountain life of the early fifties through the High Valley Sch (Aband), Pinehurst Church, and the settlement of Banks.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Deadwood Reservoir, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Deadwood Reservoir, 1955 Print
    1953 Deadwood Reservoir
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Boise National Forest backcountry in the early fifties is mapped here in detail, centered on the newly created Deadwood Reservoir. Local historians and hikers can trace remote landmarks like the Deadwood Mine, Cupp Corral, and the Upper Deadwood Guard Station.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Gold Fork, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Gold Fork, 1956 Print
    1954 Gold Fork
    1956 Print · USGS
    Valley County is captured in the mid-fifties as a landscape of national forests and high-mountain drainages. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and Old Kennedy Valley Road through settlements like Hot Spring and Crawford.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Warm Lake, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Warm Lake, 1956 Print
    1954 Warm Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    High in the Boise National Forest during the mid-1950s, this area shows a landscape of fire lookouts and remote ranger stations. Researchers can trace early mining and forest service history through the Eureka Silver King Mine, Knox (Site), and the Landmark Landing Field.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Cascade, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cascade, 1956 Print
    1954 Cascade
    1956 Print · USGS
    The High Valley of the Payette River is captured here in the mid-fifties as the new reservoir redefines the landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Roseberry and Donnelly, the Hopps Cemetery, and high-country landmarks like Mica Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1955 Map of Grangeville, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Grangeville, 1964 Print
    1955 Grangeville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Idaho-Oregon border comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the deep river canyons and mountain peaks. Trace the Union Pacific RR through the valleys or locate settlements like Grangeville, Joseph, and the shoreline of Wallowa Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Elk City, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Elk City, 1963 Print
    1956 Elk City
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Idaho backcountry in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of isolated mining camps and remote forest outposts. Researchers can trace historical mining operations at Stibnite Mine and Blackbird Mine or locate riverside landmarks like Mackay Bar and Campbell's Ferry.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Challis, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Challis, 1964 Print
    1957 Challis
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Idaho in the late fifties and early sixties remains a territory of remote mining camps and high-mountain ranger stations. Trace historic mining operations like the Lucky Boy Mine or locate isolated homesteads including Robinson Bar Ranch and Allison Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1959 Map of Grangeville
    1959 Map of Grangeville
    1959 Grangeville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high alpine peaks and deep river canyons of the Idaho-Oregon borderlands are captured in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific RR through the valleys to settlements like Enterprise, Union, and Grangeville.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1959 Map of Garden Valley, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Garden Valley, 1961 Print
    1959 Garden Valley
    1961 Print · USGS
    Garden Valley and the Boise National Forest are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of river-valley ranching and mountain mining. Trace historical gold and silver prospects like the Klondike Mine or find the remote Grimes Pass School.
    2 unique versions available
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