1911 Map of Meadows

About this map

Pacific and Idaho Northern rails cut through the western valley floor of this Idaho territory, serving small timber and ranching communities like Council and Fruitvale. This 1911 edition reflects a landscape defined by its high alpine lakes and early forest management, with Payette Lake at the northeast corner anchoring settlements like Lardo and McCall. The geography is fragmented by the borders of the Idaho National Forest, Weiser National Forest, and Payette National Forest, illustrating the early 20th-century emphasis on federal land conservation in the West.