1972 Map of Atlanta West

About this map

Atlanta sits at the eastern edge of this landscape, a remote settlement defined by its position along the Middle Fork Boise River. In the early 1970s, the community remained tied to the surrounding wilderness through the Atlanta Power Station and a nearby Forest Service Station. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems like Little Queens River and Black Warrior Creek, where narrow valleys and steep ridges dictate the placement of early infrastructure. Prospectors and miners left their mark throughout the hills, as seen with several Prospect and Mine labels, particularly near Queens River. Recreational and administrative footprints are evident at Riverside Campground and Queens River Campground, while the presence of a Spring (Hot) near Snyder Creek suggests the geothermal character of the area. This map documents a high-country economy transitioning from its mining roots toward forest management and remote recreation within the Boise National Forest.