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1956 Map of Crater Rings, 1957 Print
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1956 Map of Crater Rings

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The volcanic landscape of the Idaho high desert is anchored by the Crater Rings, two large adjacent pits that dominate the western portion of this 1950s survey. This era shows a transition between historical transit and mid-century defense needs. The Old Oregon Trail Highway runs parallel to the Union Pacific (Oregon Short Line), cutting a path through the sagebrush past the small stations at Cleft and Sebree. To the south, the expansion of the Cold War-era Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunnery Range marks a significant portion of the terrain, bounded by a Military Reservation Boundary and served by its own Military Railroad. Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by scattered reservoirs and the Fraser Reservoir, alongside a network of canyons and a modern pipeline.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain