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1970 Map of Ola

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Ola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Ola sits at the center of this rural Idaho landscape, where the waters of Squaw Creek and Ola Creek converge. Established as a small ranching and timber hub, the settlement is depicted during the early 1970s, surrounded by a complex network of drainages including Kennedy Creek and Timber Flat Creek. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the valley floor toward landmarks like Joes Butte and the high timberline of the Boise National Forest.

A system of primitive routes and a Jeep Trail trace the gulches and ridges, connecting remote landmarks like Fir Tree and Low Pass. The map also captures local points of community and infrastructure, such as the Cem (cemetery) north of the town center and a Roadside Rest along the valley road. The numerous Springs noted throughout the hillsides highlight the importance of water sources in this high-desert and forested terrain.