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1956 Map of Challis

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Challis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Challis stands as the central settlement in this mid-century survey, situated within the broad expanse of Round Valley. The town's infrastructure at this time includes the Challis Airfield, a Ranger Sta, and a Radio Relay Sta, reflecting its role as a regional hub for forest management and local communication. The surrounding landscape is defined by the Challis National Forest and the confluence of major waterways, where the Pahsimeroi River meets the Salmon River near the small community of Ellis.

Local landmarks such as Beardsley Hot Springs and high points like Mcnabbs Point and Grouse Peak provide a detailed look at the geography of Custer County and Lemhi County. The map traces a network of gulches and creeks, including Morgan Creek and Hannah Creek, which carve through the high terrain. Private markers like Burstadt Lane and Jobe Lane offer valuable clues for those researching family history or specific land tracts in the valley during the 1950s.