1960 Map of Moscow East

About this map

Moscow's eastward expansion and rural surroundings are documented in this mid-century survey, which records a landscape transitioning from the city center to high prairie ridges. The street grid, including B Street and 6th St, anchors the northwest corner of the map, while the Burlington Northern line cuts a steady path eastward past the Golf Course toward the small siding of Joel. The local geography is dominated by the steep ascent of Paradise Ridge and the prominent Tomer Butte, which separate the urban drainage of Paradise Creek from the southern waters of Thorn Creek. Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the St Marys Sch and Russell Sch in the residential core to the quiet Buchanan Cem on the eastern hills. The map also identifies rural community centers such as the Blaine Community Hall, reflecting the decentralized social life of Latah County before modern consolidation.