1970s Maps of Ada County, Idaho

Explore 5 historic maps of Ada County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Ada County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Ada County, ID maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Southwest Emmett, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Southwest Emmett, 1973 Print
    1970 Southwest Emmett
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Emmett Valley was a complex landscape of irrigation and industry in the early seventies, defined by the Payette River and its many canals. Researchers can trace rural school districts like Vanderdasson School or locate the historic Del Monte and Cold House sites along the Union Pacific tracks.

  2. 1972 Map of Boise North, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Boise North, 1975 Print
    1972 Boise North
    1975 Print · USGS
    Boise and Garden City expand into the Idaho foothills during the early seventies, showing a growing urban grid meeting the national forest. Researchers can trace neighborhood development and local history through landmarks like Lowell Sch, the Old Military Reservation, and Stewart Gulch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1972 Map of Lucky Peak, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Lucky Peak, 1975 Print
    1972 Lucky Peak
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Boise River valley and the slopes of Shaw Mountain were centers of mining and water engineering in the 1970s. Researchers can trace the Oregon Trail, locate old diggings at the Adelmann Mine, and explore the infrastructure of the Lucky Peak Dam.

  4. 1972 Map of Robie Creek, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Robie Creek, 1975 Print
    1972 Robie Creek
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Boise Front was a rugged crossroads of mining and recreation in the early seventies, where jeep trails and pack routes crisscrossed the high ridges. Modern researchers can trace the locations of the Bumblebee Mine, Davidson Ranch, and historic mountain crossings like Aldape Summit.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1972 Map of Boise South, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Boise South, 1976 Print
    1972 Boise South
    1976 Print · USGS
    Boise and the surrounding Idaho plains are captured during a decade of rapid modernization and civic growth. Researchers can trace the mid-century layout of Boise State College or locate the historic Military Cem and the State Penitentiary.
    4 unique versions available

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