1957 Map of Notus

About this map

The Boise River winds through this Canyon County landscape, defining a region where intricate irrigation networks and the Union Pacific (Oregon Short Line) railroad supported a burgeoning agricultural economy in the late 1950s. The town of Notus serves as a central hub, while smaller rural nodes like Allendale and Doles mark the surrounding countryside. This survey captures the importance of local education and community life, documenting several rural institutions including Greenleaf Academy, Center Point School, and the Red Top Sch.