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1957 Map of Blaine

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Blaine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Macon Flat and the surrounding high country represent a mid-century landscape of remote Idaho ranching and rail transport. The Union Pacific railroad line serves as the primary artery through the valley, connecting small trackside sidings and settlements like Selby, Rands, and Blaine. The map illustrates a rural society organized around small district schools, such as Springdale School and Elk Creek School, many of which were central to the scattered homesteads of the era.

In the north, the terrain transitions into the Sawtooth National Forest, where resource extraction and livestock management are evident. Features like the Princess Blue Ribbon Mine and the Macon Sheep Bridge indicate the diverse economic activities found in the Mt Bennett Hills. Drainage patterns from Willow Creek and Cannonball Creek define the rugged topography, while local history is preserved at the Manard Cemetery near the southern edge of the survey.