1953 Map of Meridian

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Meridian stands as the central hub of this agricultural and rail landscape, situated along the Union Pacific Railroad. The surrounding Boise Valley terrain is meticulously organized by an extensive irrigation network of canals and laterals that support the farms near Sonna and across Benton Flat. This 1953 survey, updated with 1971 aerial data, captures the shift from a strictly rural community to an expanding township. Education and civic life are anchored by several local institutions, including Roosevelt School, Amity Sch, and Columbia School, which served the dispersed farming families of the era. The land is drained by a series of parallel watercourses, including Tenmile Creek, Eightmile Creek, and Indian Creek, while industrial activity is noted at scattered Gravel Pit locations. Modern infrastructure of the early 1970s begins to appear, such as the Radio Towers (KFXD) and the evolving footprint of the local High School.