Old Maps of Ada County, Idaho for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 91 historic maps of Ada County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Ada County.


Ada County, ID maps

(91)
  1. 1892 Map of Mountain Home
    1892 Map of Mountain Home
    1892 Mountain Home
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Mountain Home, Regina, and other nearby areas

  2. 1892 Map of Boise
    1892 Map of Boise
    1892 Boise
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Boise, Meridian, and other nearby areas

  3. 1892 Map of Bisuka
    1892 Map of Bisuka
    1892 Bisuka
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Kuna, Canyon County, and other nearby areas

  4. 1892 Map of Silver City, 1962 Print
    1892 Map of Silver City, 1962 Print
    1892 Silver City
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Melba, Murphy, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1893 Map of Mountain Home
    1893 Map of Mountain Home
    1893 Mountain Home
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Mountain Home, Regina, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1894 Map of Bisuka
    1894 Map of Bisuka
    1894 Bisuka
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Kuna, Canyon County, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1894 Map of Silver City
    1894 Map of Silver City
    1894 Silver City
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Melba, Murphy, and other nearby areas

  8. 1894 Map of Idaho Basin
    1894 Map of Idaho Basin
    1894 Idaho Basin
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Robie Creek, Idaho City, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  9. 1897 Map of Boise
    1897 Map of Boise
    1897 Boise
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Boise, Meridian, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1898 Map of Nampa
    1898 Map of Nampa
    1898 Nampa
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Nampa, Caldwell, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1898 Map of Silver City
    1898 Map of Silver City
    1898 Silver City
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Melba, Murphy, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1947 Map of Jackass Butte, 1971 Print
    1947 Map of Jackass Butte, 1971 Print
    1947 Jackass Butte
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Elmore County, Owyhee County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1947 Map of Wild Horse Butte, 1973 Print
    1947 Map of Wild Horse Butte, 1973 Print
    1947 Wild Horse Butte
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Owyhee County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 1947 Map of Dorsey Butte, 1979 Print
    1947 Map of Dorsey Butte, 1979 Print
    1947 Dorsey Butte
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Elmore County, Owyhee County, and other nearby areas

  15. 1948 Map of Castle Butte
    1948 Map of Castle Butte
    1948 Castle Butte
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Elmore County, Owyhee County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1948 Map of Big Foot Butte
    1948 Map of Big Foot Butte
    1948 Big Foot Butte
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including United States, Idaho, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1948 Map of Wild Horse Butte
    1948 Map of Wild Horse Butte
    1948 Wild Horse Butte
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Owyhee County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 1948 Map of Jackass Butte
    1948 Map of Jackass Butte
    1948 Jackass Butte
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Elmore County, Owyhee County, and other nearby areas

  19. 1948 Map of Dorsey Butte
    1948 Map of Dorsey Butte
    1948 Dorsey Butte
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Elmore County, Owyhee County, and other nearby areas

  20. 1948 Map of Big Foot Butte, 1952 Print
    1948 Map of Big Foot Butte, 1952 Print
    1948 Big Foot Butte
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Elmore County, Owyhee County, and other nearby areas

  21. 1948 Map of Sinker Butte, 1966 Print
    1948 Map of Sinker Butte, 1966 Print
    1948 Sinker Butte
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Owyhee County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1948 Map of Little Joe Butte, 1976 Print
    1948 Map of Little Joe Butte, 1976 Print
    1948 Little Joe Butte
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including United States, Idaho, and other nearby areas

  23. 1949 Map of Sinker Butte
    1949 Map of Sinker Butte
    1949 Sinker Butte
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Owyhee County, United States, and other nearby areas

  24. 1949 Map of Little Joe Butte
    1949 Map of Little Joe Butte
    1949 Little Joe Butte
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including United States, Idaho, and other nearby areas

  25. 1949 Map of Oreana, 1952 Print
    1949 Map of Oreana, 1952 Print
    1949 Oreana
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Ada County, including Elmore County, Owyhee County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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