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1951 Map of Payette

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Payette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The confluence of the Snake River, Payette River, and Malheur River defines this western Idaho and eastern Oregon borderland. This mid-century survey highlights the dense irrigation network supporting local agriculture, including the Dead Ox Canal and Brossman Ditch. The urban centers of Payette and Ontario are shown in detail, connected by the Union Pacific Railroad and the Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Co.

Genealogists can locate several burial grounds such as Riverside Cemetery and St Johns Cem, alongside community landmarks like the Orchard Ave Grange Hall and Lindbergh Sch. The map also documents the industrial landscape through features like the Clay Pit, Oil Well, and the Race Track near Ontario. This era precedes significant modern expansion, preserving the layout of river islands like Welch Island and Duncan Island as they appeared before major hydrological changes.