Bootlegging Without Borders: Supply Chains and Cross-Border Dynamics in Prohibition-Era Idaho Falls

Long before national Prohibition, Idaho Falls became a strategic hub in a sprawling underground liquor network that stretched across Montana, Wyoming, and even Canada. Hidden compartments, river routes, coded signals, and trusted relay stations kept whiskey flowing despite relentless crackdowns. This wasn’t just bootlegging—it was a borderless supply chain built on ingenuity, risk, and rebellion.