1953 Map of Cloverdale

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New York Canal and the Ridenbaugh Canal dominate the landscape west of Boise, illustrating the complex irrigation network that transformed the high desert of Ada County. This 1950s survey shows a rural environment transitioning toward suburban expansion, with small rail stops like Beatty and Perkins along the Union Pacific Railroad. Local education and community life are anchored by numerous neighborhood schools, including Cole School, McKinley School, and the noted Maple Grove School (Aband). South of the main settlements, the Tenmile Rodeo Grounds and Hubbard Reservoir provide focal points for recreation and water management. The presence of multiple broadcast facilities, such as the KDSN Radio Towers and KGEM Radio Tower, signals the area's growing importance as a regional communication hub during the mid-century era.