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1956 Map of Mountain Home

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mountain Home
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Mountain Home serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by the convergence of legacy migration routes and modern utility. The town center is densely detailed, featuring Elmore Memorial Hospital, the Drive-in Theatre, and two distinct burial grounds: Elmore Memorial Cemetery and Mtn View Cemetery. The infrastructure of the 1950s is on full display, from the Mountain Home Municipal Airport and a Microwave Relay Station to the industrial presence of the Oregon Short Line.

Beyond the town, the arid terrain of Elmore County is marked by a series of critical water management features, including the Mountain Home Reservoir and Lamberton Reservoir. Local history is anchored by the Old Oregon Trail Highway and an official Oregon Trail Marker, tracing the historic path toward Slade Flat. Notable geographic landmarks like Teapot Dome and Lockman Butte provide clear navigational points across the high desert basin.