1984 Map of Pocatello

About this map

Pocatello and the neighboring settlements of Chubbuck and Tyhee serve as the urban anchor in this 1980s-era study, situated at the junction of the Portneuf River and the high desert plains. The influence of the Union Pacific railroad is evident in the rail corridors that snake through the valley, supporting a regional hub that includes Idaho State University and Mountain View Cem. To the north and west, the vast Fort Hall Indian Reservation encompasses Michaud Flats and stretches toward the American Falls Reservoir. The map reveals a landscape defined by significant elevation changes, from the Pocatello Range to the Caribou National Forest, where resource extraction is marked at sites like the Fort Hall Mine and Moonlight Mine. Downstream along the Snake River, recreational and historical sites such as Massacre Rocks State Park and Indian Rocks State Park sit alongside small communities like Neeley and American Falls.