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1958 Map of Idaho Falls

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Idaho Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Snake River corridor anchors this mid-century portrait of southeastern Idaho, where agricultural river valleys meet the stark volcanic geology of the Craters of the Moon National Monument. The map documents a period of significant infrastructure and expansion, showing the industrial nodes of Idaho Falls and Blackfoot alongside the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. To the north, the high peaks of the Challis National Forest and Pioneer Mountains loom over resource-rich basins, evidenced by the White Knob Mine and Copper Basin Mine near Mackay.

A notable transition is visible between the well-watered farmlands served by the Aberdeen Canal and the desert-like expanses of the Big Lost River drainage. The map captures specialized settlements like Atomic City and conservation areas such as the Camas National Wildlife Refuge. This survey serves as a vital record of the region's transport network, tracing the Union Pacific Railroad as it follows the river and the development of the primary highway system across the lava plains.