1957 Map of Halfway

About this map

Eagle Valley forms the agricultural heart of this survey, where the settlements of Halfway, Richland, and New Bridge are situated amidst a network of irrigation ditches and creeks. This 1957 field check captures the region during a significant period of topographical change; blue hatching along the Powder River near Robinette indicates the massive area slated to be submerged by the impending construction of the Brownlee Dam. Higher elevations to the north are dominated by the Whitman National Forest, featuring landmarks like the McBride Guard Sta and the Mehlhorn Mill. The map documents the vital community infrastructure of the era, from the Union HS and Rodeo Grounds in Halfway to the remote Summit Point Lookout Point and various Jeep Trails that provided access to the timbered backcountry.