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1957 Map of Fairfield

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Fairfield stands as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the late 1950s, situated where the broad Camas Prairie meets the southern slopes of the Soldier Mountains. The settlement pattern follows the Pacific Union railroad line and the Boise Base Line, reflecting a mid-century economy built on ranching and transport. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into the Sawtooth National Forest and Game Preserve, featuring the Richard Allen Mine and recreational spots like Pioneer Forest Camp.

Tracing the waterways across the prairie reveals a network of essential resources, from Twin Lakes Reservoir to scattered livestock water sources like Dairy Spr and Broken Tank Spring. Local genealogy is anchored by the Mtn View Cemetery and Corral Cemetery, while small-scale landmarks such as Punkin Corner and Weavers Hole provide specific geographic markers for family land research. The transition from the flatlands of Davis Flat to the high elevations of Smokey Dome illustrates the diverse topography of this Idaho high-desert region.