1957 Map of Idaho City

About this map

Idaho City serves as the focal point of this Boise Basin survey, showing the settlement's footprint during a period of forest management and early mid-century aviation. The landscape is heavily marked by its mining heritage, specifically at the Gold Hill Mine and the extensive tailings along Elk Creek. Cultural history is visible at the Boot Hill Cem and the Boise Basin Experiment Sta, reflecting the transition from the gold rush era to scientific forestry. The map documents a complex drainage system within the Boise National Forest, where steep gulches like Slaughterhouse Gulch and Coalpit Gulch feed into Mores Creek. A Landing Strip and the historic Spanish Trail highlight the evolution of transportation in this steep Idaho terrain, while various water sources such as Warm Springs Creek point to the area's natural geothermal features.