1955 Map of Emigrant

About this map

Paradise Valley serves as the central corridor for this mid-century survey, dominated by the winding course of the Yellowstone River and the tracks of the Northern Pacific railroad. The map documents a rural landscape in transition, noting several former community hubs such as Nesbit Sch, Elbow Sch, and White City. While many smaller schools and settlements were already marked as abandoned by the 1950s, Chico Hot Springs and the nearby town of Chico remain as established landmarks at the base of the mountains.