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1970 Map of Riley Butte

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Riley Butte dominates the northern horizon of this Washington County landscape, which transitions from high ridges to the broad expanse of Big Flat. In the early 1970s, this area remained largely defined by traditional land use and a sparse network of mountain roads. The Boise Meridian runs vertically through the eastern portion of the map, serving as a critical survey marker for Idaho's early land claims. Family history is centered around the Walker Cem and the naming of local landmarks such as Tennison Ridge, reflecting the early settlers who managed the rugged terrain. Transportation is limited to functional routes like Mc Faddan Lane and various unnamed tracks that navigate the drainages of North Crane Creek and Sheep Creek. This geography reveals a landscape where water sources, often simply labeled Spring, were the primary anchors for homesteading and grazing.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain