1950 Map of Filer

About this map

Filer serves as the focal point for this agricultural region of southern Idaho, situated between the wide expanses of Sucker Flat to the north and the deep incision of Deadman Gulch to the southeast. The landscape is defined by its complex irrigation and water management systems, including an Abandoned Ditch and the reservoir at Cedar Draw Lake. The presence of the County Fairgrounds and the IOOF Cem in Filer indicates a well-established community center, while outlying hamlets like Godwin, Knull, and Curry trace the patterns of early 20th-century rural settlement. To the east, the terrain drops sharply toward the Snake River canyon, where the Rock Creek Park and nearby Powerhouse reflect the dual utility of the river for both recreation and industry. This map reveals a transition from the intensive cultivation near Filer to the specialized operations at the Mink Farm and various feedlots along the canyon rim.