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1955 Map of Grangeville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Grangeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Grangeville and the surrounding Idaho and Oregon borderlands are defined by the dramatic descent into the Snake River canyon and the rising heights of the Wallowa National Forest. This mid-century survey documents the region’s development as a hub for timber and recreation, with Wallowa Lake State Park and the expansive Hells Canyon National Recreation Area anchoring the landscape. The transport network relies on the Union Pacific Railroad through the Wallowa River valley, connecting settlements like Enterprise and Joseph to larger markets.

Remote outposts such as Yandell Guard Station and Horse Mountain Guard Station highlight the logistical challenges of managing the Payette National Forest and Nez Perce National Forest. Local history is visible in the placement of the Enterprise Mine and smaller junctions like Deadman Post and White Bird, illustrating how 1950s settlement patterns followed both the river drainages and the high ridges.