1895 Map of Hailey

About this map

Hailey and Ketchum serve as the primary anchors in this central Idaho valley during the mid-1890s, connected by the vital artery of the Union Pacific R R. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of the Big Wood River, where small stops like Gimlet provided necessary links between the larger towns. A striking feature of this era is the concentration of geothermal sites along the western drainages, including Guyer Hot Springs, Clarendon Hot Springs, and Hailey Hot Springs, indicating the early importance of these natural features to the local community. The surrounding landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Sawtooth Mountains, Boulder Mts, and Pioneer Mountains, with landmarks such as Hyndman Peak and The Devils Bedstead towering over the narrow river valleys and numerous gulches.