1955 Map of Pingree

About this map

The Fort Hall Indian Reservation dominates the southern landscape of this 1955 survey, where the Snake River carves a winding path through Bingham County. The map documents a critical intersection of historical transit and modern irrigation, featuring both the Union Pacific rail line and the Route of Old Oregon Trail. Land use is defined by a dense network of water management features, from the Aberdeen Springfield Canal to smaller systems like the Enders Canal and Emma Canal. Settled areas near Pingree and Hansen are surrounded by numerous wells and gravel pits, reflecting the agricultural and industrial activity of the mid-20th century. High points like Ferry Butte and Cedar Butte provide topographical contrast to the river bottomlands where Indian Creek and Mud Slough converge. Researchers will find interest in the precise markings of the Bingham Co Bannock Co line and local landmarks like the Cable Bridge and the small Cem located north of the river.