1937 Map of Rockland

About this map

The Old Oregon Trail cuts a diagonal path through the northern reach of this 1930s landscape, tracing a historic route of westward expansion just south of the Snake River. This high-desert region of Power County is defined by the broad Rockland Valley, where the settlement of Rockland serves as a central hub. The distribution of rural education is a striking feature of this era, with several small schoolhouses including Excelsior Sch, Central Sch, and East Fork Sch spaced to serve the ranching families of the canyons and creeks. To the east, the Deep Creek Mountains provide a dramatic vertical boundary, with various named drainages like Water Canyon and Buck Canyon cutting into the massif. This map captures a transition period where early pioneer trails and modern infrastructure, like State Highway No 37, occupy the same rugged Idaho terrain.