1956 Map of Crater Rings SW

About this map

Mountain Home Air Force Base dominates the eastern boundary of this mid-1950s high desert landscape, showcasing the military infrastructure of the Cold War era. This airfield and the adjacent Gunnery Range sit north of the Elmore and Owyhee County line, where the terrain drops toward the C J Strike Res. The map documents a strictly functional environment of early aviation and tactical training, including the extensive National Guard Maneuver and Firing Area in the northwest corner near the Ada and Elmore County border. Sparse desert life is focused around isolated water sources like Squaw Creek, Canyon Creek, and several named Springs. Evidence of local industry and utilities are found in the scattered Gravel Pit sites and a prominent north-south Pipeline that traverses the high plateau.