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1950s Maps of Ada County, Idaho

Explore 26 historic maps of Ada County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Ada County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Ada County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Ada County, ID maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Eagle, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Eagle, 1955 Print
    1953 Eagle
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Boise River valley in the early fifties shows a landscape of irrigation canals and early aviation. Genealogists can locate McMillan Chapel, Dry Creek Cem, and several schoolhouses like Green Meadows Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Cloverdale, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Cloverdale, 1955 Print
    1953 Cloverdale
    1955 Print · USGS
    Ada County in the early fifties is shown here as a productive landscape of family farms and irrigation canals. Genealogists can trace rural life through numerous district schools like Hillsdale Sch and landmarks like the Tenmile Rodeo Grounds or Cloverdale Memorial Park.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Meridian, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Meridian, 1955 Print
    1953 Meridian
    1955 Print · USGS
    The town of Meridian serves as a hub for the Boise Valley's irrigation network in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the development of rural education and industry through landmarks like Columbia School, Amity Sch, and the Union Pacific Railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Star, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Star, 1955 Print
    1953 Star
    1955 Print · USGS
    Near the border of Ada and Canyon Counties in the early fifties, this map captures the intense irrigation culture of the Boise Valley. Genealogists can locate several rural schools and burial grounds including the Home of the Peace Cem and Lower Fairview School.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Montour, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Montour, 1956 Print
    1953 Montour
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Payette River valley in the early fifties shows a landscape of reclamation and resource extraction. Researchers can trace the rail corridor of the Union Pacific or locate early mining sites like the Gem State Mine and the Sweet Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Boise South, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Boise South, 1956 Print
    1954 Boise South
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Boise shows a rapidly growing capital city and its vital irrigation network just before the height of the suburban boom. Genealogists and historians can trace Pioneer Cemetery, the State Penitentiary, and the original campus of Boise Jr College.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Boise North, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Boise North, 1957 Print
    1954 Boise North
    1957 Print · USGS
    Boise and Garden City are captured in the mid-fifties as the city began to climb the foothills and expand along the river. Genealogists and local historians can locate early institutions like the Soldiers Home, Collister Sch, and the Boise City Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Boise, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Boise, 1958 Print
    1954 Boise
    1958 Print · USGS
    Boise and the surrounding Idaho foothills are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as suburban expansion began meeting the rugged edge of the Boise National Forest. Researchers can trace the Old Oregon Trail, locate the State Penitentiary, and find long-established schools like St Marys Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Christmas Mtn, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Christmas Mtn, 1956 Print
    1955 Christmas Mtn
    1956 Print · USGS
    Ada County in the mid-1950s is captured here as a landscape of training grounds and geological landmarks. You can trace the layout of the Rifle Range, locate the remote Landing Strip, and explore sites like Higby Cave and Christmas Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Coyote Butte, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Coyote Butte, 1956 Print
    1955 Coyote Butte
    1956 Print · USGS
    This mid-century survey captures the open rangeland of Ada County during the mid-1950s, before the expansion of the Treasure Valley. Researchers can trace the foundational Boise Base Line and locate landmarks like Coyote Butte and Christmas Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1955 Map of Orchard, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Orchard, 1957 Print
    1955 Orchard
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Ada County comes into focus in the mid-fifties, centered on the Union Pacific rail line. Researchers can trace the layout of Orchard Ranch, find the local Cemetery, and see the network of Irrigation Ditches.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Hailey, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Hailey, 1968 Print
    1955 Hailey
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Idaho in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape transitioning from deep-rooted silver mining to a burgeoning outdoor economy. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific line, the remote Triumph Mine, and original airfield layouts at Mountain Home Air Force Base.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Boise, 1977 Print
    1955 Map of Boise, 1977 Print
    1955 Boise
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Treasure Valley and Owyhee uplands are shown in detail during the mid-fifties, capturing the region's transition into a major agricultural and urban hub. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line through Nampa, explore the volcanic Jordan Craters, or locate the historic mining district of Silver City.
  40. 1956 Map of Cinder Cone Butte, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cinder Cone Butte, 1957 Print
    1956 Cinder Cone Butte
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Elmore County in the mid-1950s served as a critical training ground for defense and local mining. You can trace the boundaries of the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunnery Range and locate landmarks like Cinder Cone Butte and Fraser Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1956 Map of Crater Rings SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Crater Rings SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Crater Rings SW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Military aviation and tactical training grounds define this Idaho desert landscape in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of Mountain Home Air Force Base and its Gunnery Range alongside a remote Jeep Trail and the C J Strike Res.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Walters Butte, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Walters Butte, 1958 Print
    1957 Walters Butte
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the Snake River canyon during the late 1950s, this area shows a sharp transition from high desert buttes to irrigated farmland. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Melba, the location of the Glendale School, and the historic crossing at Walters Ferry.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Indian Creek Reservoir, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Indian Creek Reservoir, 1958 Print
    1957 Indian Creek Reservoir
    1958 Print · USGS
    Ada County’s high-desert landscape comes into focus during the late fifties as historic trails and modern rails intersect. You can trace the Route of Oregon Trail past Bonneville Point or follow the Union Pacific line as it cuts through Isaacs Canyon.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Cartwright Canyon, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Cartwright Canyon, 1959 Print
    1957 Cartwright Canyon
    1959 Print · USGS
    The foothills north of Boise during the late 1950s remained a terrain of remote ranching and timber access. Researchers can trace the original route of Horseshoe Bend Road and locate family landmarks like Dobson Ranch and Stack Rock.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Initial Point, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Initial Point, 1959 Print
    1957 Initial Point
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high desert south of Nampa was defined by vital survey markers and irrigation projects in the late fifties. You can locate the Initial Point survey monument and trace the Snake River past the Priest Ranch and a local Ferry.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Owyhee, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Owyhee, 1959 Print
    1957 Owyhee
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high desert outside Boise during the late fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the Union Pacific rail line and early aviation. Trace the rail stop at Owyhee or locate the remote Landing Field and Blacks Creek Reservoir.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1958 Map of Boise
    1958 Map of Boise
    1958 Boise
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Treasure Valley and Snake River Plain come alive in the mid-fifties as the rail-and-river economy transitions into a modern agricultural hub. Trace the Union Pacific lines through Nampa or locate remote landmarks like Initial Point and the Rockville settlement.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1958 Map of Kuna, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Kuna, 1959 Print
    1958 Kuna
    1959 Print · USGS
    Agricultural expansion in southern Ada County is documented here during the late fifties as irrigation transformed the high desert. Researchers can trace the path of the Oregon Short Line Railroad and find local landmarks like Kuna Cave, the town Cem, and Kuna Butte.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1958 Map of Mora, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Mora, 1959 Print
    1958 Mora
    1959 Print · USGS
    Ada County’s high desert plains in the late fifties show a landscape defined by the intersection of the Union Pacific (Oregon Short Line) Railroad and irrigation works. Researchers can trace the water network from the Mason Creek Feeder to the Kuna Canal or locate the small settlement of Mora.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1958 Map of Middleton, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Middleton, 1959 Print
    1958 Middleton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Middleton and the surrounding Idaho countryside are mapped here in the late fifties, showing a valley shaped by the Boise River and the Union Pacific. Genealogists and researchers can locate several rural schoolhouses like Lone Tree School and trace the complex irrigation network of the Phyllis Canal and Mason Slough.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1958 Map of Melba, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Melba, 1960 Print
    1958 Melba
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late 1950s, the irrigation of the Snake River Valley transformed this Canyon County landscape into a thriving rail-and-canal corridor. Researchers can trace the routes of the Union Pacific Railroad through rural settlements like Bowmont and Melba.
    3 unique versions available
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