1953 Map of Meridian

About this map

Meridian and the surrounding agricultural lands of Ada and Canyon Counties are depicted during a period of significant post-war transition. The map captures the intricate water management system essential to the Treasure Valley, featuring the Ridenbaugh Canal, Settlers Canal, and High Line Canal that crisscross the landscape alongside Tenmile Creek and Indian Creek. Settlement patterns are defined by the Union Pacific railroad corridor, with the small community of Sonna located west of the main town center. Local civic life is anchored by numerous rural educational sites including Roosevelt School, High Line School, and Columbia School. Revisions from the early 1970s illustrate the early pulse of suburban expansion, shown as purple-tinted extensions of the urban area around the Fairgrounds and the High Sch, contrasting with the established irrigation-dependent farm plots of the mid-century.