Old Maps of Boise, Idaho for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 21 historic maps of Boise. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Boise's past.


Boise, ID maps

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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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 2023 Map of Boise North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Boise North, 2023 Print
    2023 Boise North
    2023 Print · USGS
    The northern edges of the Boise metro area meet the rising foothills during this period of contemporary growth. Modern researchers can trace suburban expansion into Hidden Springs and follow the intricate trail systems through Polecat Gulch and Miller Gulch.

  18. 2024 Map of Cloverdale, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Cloverdale, 2024 Print
    2024 Cloverdale
    2024 Print · USGS
    Modern Boise and its neighboring towns of Meridian and Kuna are shown here in the mid-2020s, highlighting the region's rapid development. Genealogists and local historians can trace cemetery locations like Cloverdale Memorial Park and Terrace Lawn Cem or follow the historic path of the Ridenbaugh Canal.

  19. 2024 Map of Boise South, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Boise South, 2024 Print
    2024 Boise South
    2024 Print · USGS
    Boise 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.

  20. 2024 Map of Lucky Peak, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Lucky Peak, 2024 Print
    2024 Lucky Peak
    2024 Print · USGS
    The eastern edge of Idaho's capital city meets the foothills in the 2020s, showing where urban growth reaches the reservoir's edge. Trace the historical path of the Oregon Trl or follow irrigation history via the Penitentiary Canal and New York Canal.

  21. 2024 Map of Eagle, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Eagle, 2024 Print
    2024 Eagle
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Treasure Valley at the foot of the Idaho hills reveals a landscape shaped by water and growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation canals and early burial sites like Eagle Island Cem, Joplin Cem, and the community of Ustick.

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