1950 Map of Jerome

About this map

Jerome serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in 1950, organized around a dense network of irrigation infrastructure such as the Union Pacific Ditch and numerous smaller Irrigation Ditches. The town is well-established with civic landmarks including the Court House, City Hall, and the County Fairgrounds. To the south, the terrain drops dramatically toward the Snake River, where Ellisons Springs and the turbulent Auger Falls mark the canyon edge. This survey documents a community defined by its water management and educational network, featuring local landmarks like Appleton School and Canyonside School. The presence of the Union Pacific railroad and Jerome Sta highlights the importance of rail transport for the region's produce. Notable terrain features like Sonnickson Butte provide a vertical contrast to the surrounding fields, while smaller outlying points like Haytown and Hydra show the early sprawl of rural settlement.