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1952 Map of Olds Ferry

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Olds Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through the canyonlands of western Idaho and eastern Oregon in this mid-century survey, defining the rugged boundary between Washington and Baker counties. This landscape is a significant corridor of western migration, explicitly marking the path of the Oregon Trail as it follows the river's bend. An Oregon Trail Mon stands near the riverbank, serving as a physical marker of the pioneer route that once traversed these steep ridges and flats.

The regional economy of the early 1950s is anchored by the Union Pacific railroad and a network of river crossings, including the Huffman Island Ferry and the sites of Olds Ferry and Porters Ferry. While large-scale mining is represented by the Gypsum works, rural life is evidenced by the presence of the Hale School, Central School, and the Hibbard Creek Sch. The terrain is dominated by high features like the Slaughterhouse Range and Indian Head Mtn, which overlook the complex system of river islands such as Porters Island.