1957 Map of Horseshoe Bend

About this map

The Payette River carves a sharp path through this Boise County landscape, defined by the industrial and agricultural infrastructure surrounding Horseshoe Bend. During the late 1950s, the town served as a vital node where the Union Pacific railroad met a complex system of water management, including a Diversion Dam, a series of Millponds, and the Canal Road. The map reveals the era's reliance on the river for both power and transport, anchored by the Powerhouse downstream and the Gaging Sta to the north.