Old Maps of Downtown, Boise for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Downtown. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Downtown.
Downtown, Boise maps
(10)- 1892 Map of Boise
1892 Boise1892 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1897 Map of Boise
1897 Boise1897 Print · USGSBoise 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 - 1954 Map of Boise South, 1956 Print
1954 Boise South1956 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1954 Map of Boise, 1958 Print
1954 Boise1958 Print · USGSBoise 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 - 1955 Map of Boise, 1977 Print
1955 Boise1977 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1958 Map of Boise
1958 Boise1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1962 Map of Boise
1962 Boise1962 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1972 Map of Boise South, 1976 Print
1972 Boise South1976 Print · USGSBoise 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 - 1981 Map of Boise
1981 Boise1981 Print · USGSThe 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 - 2024 Map of Boise South, 2024 Print
2024 Boise South2024 Print · USGSBoise and its surrounding valley are shown in the early 2020s as a thriving hub of civic life and complex irrigation. Researchers can trace institutional landmarks like Boise State University and the Ada County Courthouse alongside historical sites like Pioneer Cem.
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