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Old Maps of Boise, Idaho

Explore 42 old maps of Boise, spanning from 1892 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1892 Map of Boise
    1892 Map of Boise
    1892 Boise
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Boise Valley and surrounding highlands are shown here in the early 1890s as irrigation and railroads transformed the Idaho territory. Researchers can trace the early city grid near Boise Barracks and the paths of the Idaho Central Railroad and the Settlers Canal.
  4. 1897 Map of Boise
    1897 Map of Boise
    1897 Boise
    1897 Print · USGS
    Boise and the surrounding valley are captured here in the late nineteenth century as irrigation and rail networks began to reshape the high desert. Researchers can trace early water rights through the Settlers Canal or locate historic sites like the Boise Barracks and the Natatorium.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 1962 Map of Boise
    1962 Map of Boise
    1962 Boise
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Treasure Valley at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape of expanding towns and complex irrigation networks along the Snake River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of modern Idaho through markers like Initial Point, the mining history of Silver City, and the early infrastructure of Lucky Peak Dam.
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 1981 Map of Boise
    1981 Map of Boise
    1981 Boise
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Boise River valley and Treasure Plain are captured here in the early eighties as urban expansion began to link the regional hubs of the Snake River plain. Researchers can trace the development of Nampa, Caldwell, and Meridian or locate landmarks like Lake Lowell and Eagle Island State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1998 Map of Cloverdale, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Cloverdale, 2002 Print
    1998 Cloverdale
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Boise and Meridian borderlands come into focus during the late nineties as residential growth meets the valley's irrigation network. Genealogists and historians can locate Cloverdale Mem. Park (Cem) and legacy schools like Cole Sch and Locust Grove Sch.
  46. 1998 Map of Eagle, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Eagle, 2002 Print
    1998 Eagle
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Boise River valley is captured here in a period of transition as suburban expansion meets historic agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like McMillan Chapel, find the Joplin Cem, and locate several abandoned schoolhouses.
  49. 2010 Map of Cloverdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cloverdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Cloverdale
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Boise, including Meridian, Kuna, and other nearby areas
  52. 2010 Map of Boise South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Boise South, 2010 Print
    2010 Boise South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Boise, including Garden City, Ada County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2010 Map of Eagle, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Eagle, 2010 Print
    2010 Eagle
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Boise, including Meridian, Eagle, and other nearby areas
  58. 2011 Map of Boise North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Boise North, 2011 Print
    2011 Boise North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Boise, including Garden City, Hidden Springs, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Lucky Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lucky Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Lucky Peak
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Boise, including Ada County, Boise County, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Lucky Peak, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lucky Peak, 2013 Print
    2013 Lucky Peak
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Boise, including Ada County, Boise County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Boise North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Boise North, 2013 Print
    2013 Boise North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Boise, including Garden City, Hidden Springs, and other nearby areas
  70. 2013 Map of Eagle, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Eagle, 2013 Print
    2013 Eagle
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Boise, including Meridian, Eagle, and other nearby areas
  73. 2013 Map of Cloverdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cloverdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Cloverdale
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Boise, including Meridian, Kuna, and other nearby areas
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