1955 Map of Hailey

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Ketchum and the resort community of Sun Valley serve as the recreational and industrial hubs of this mid-century landscape, where mining operations and high-mountain wilderness meet. The topography is dominated by the massive Boise Mountains and Sawtooth Mountains, while the Snake River Plain to the south supports a growing infrastructure of reservoirs and military installations. Significant mining activity is recorded near the Wood River valley, including the Silver Star-Queens Mine and Triumph Mine, documenting the region's mineral-driven economy before the full shift toward a tourism-based base.