1947 Map of Bruneau

About this map

The confluence of the Snake River and the Bruneau River anchors this Idaho landscape, where high-desert terrain meets the essential irrigation infrastructure of the mid-20th century. Traces of early transit and settlement are evident along the riverbanks, including the Emigrant Trail and an Emigrant Crossing, alongside the historic Halls Ferry (Site). The map reveals a transition from these early pioneer routes to established ranching and agriculture, supported by the Grand View Irrigation Canal and Buckaroo Ditch.