1960 Map of Mayfield

About this map

The high desert and foothills of Elmore and Ada Counties are captured here at a time when ranching and rail dominated the local economy. The southern portion of the map is defined by the Union Pacific (Oregon Short Line) railroad corridor, which parallels the pipeline and various service roads. Historical ranching operations such as the Seven L Ranch, Thomson Ranch, and Bennett Ranch are scattered across the landscape, illustrating the importance of water sources like Indian Creek and Blacks Creek in this arid environment.