1951 Map of Salmon
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
The Salmon townsite serves as the hub of this Idaho mountain landscape, situated at the confluence of the Salmon River and the Lemhi River. In the early 1950s, the valley floor shows a transition toward aviation and local commerce, with both the Salmon Airport and the Salmon River Airpark established south of the main settlement. The surrounding mountains are marked by a legacy of resource extraction, evidenced by the Queen of the Hills Mine and the Pope-Shenon Mine, while several others like the Harmony Mine (Inactive) reflect the shifting mining economy of the era. Settlement extends along the river valleys to smaller communities like Carmen and Baker, supported by rural infrastructure such as the Geertson Creek Sch. Higher elevations are characterized by landmarks like Sal Mtn and Williams Lake, all contained within the Salmon National Forest.
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