1955 Map of Springfield NW

About this map

Lava flows dominate the northern landscape of this Bingham County territory, reflecting a stark geologic character that dictated early land use. This mid-century survey documents a sparsely populated region where infrastructure was primarily designed for resource access and transit between more established Idaho settlements. The Springfield Taber Road cuts a north-south path through the quadrangle, serving as a primary artery for the scattered ranching and agricultural efforts of the 1950s. Water management is a central theme of the sheet, marked by several wells such as Number 1 Well and a functional Windmill. These features, along with a network of Jeep Trails, highlight the practical challenges of navigating and working the arid, volcanic terrain of the Snake River Plain during this era.