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1950s Maps of Canyon County, Idaho

Explore 19 historic maps of Canyon County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Canyon County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Canyon County, ID maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Meridian, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Meridian, 1955 Print
    1953 Meridian
    1955 Print · USGS
    The town of Meridian serves as a hub for the Boise Valley's irrigation network in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the development of rural education and industry through landmarks like Columbia School, Amity Sch, and the Union Pacific Railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Star, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Star, 1955 Print
    1953 Star
    1955 Print · USGS
    Near the border of Ada and Canyon Counties in the early fifties, this map captures the intense irrigation culture of the Boise Valley. Genealogists can locate several rural schools and burial grounds including the Home of the Peace Cem and Lower Fairview School.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 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.
  10. 1957 Map of Walters Butte, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Walters Butte, 1958 Print
    1957 Walters Butte
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the Snake River canyon during the late 1950s, this area shows a sharp transition from high desert buttes to irrigated farmland. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Melba, the location of the Glendale School, and the historic crossing at Walters Ferry.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Opalene Gulch, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Opalene Gulch, 1958 Print
    1957 Opalene Gulch
    1958 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County's high desert meets the river's edge in the late fifties, showcasing a complex irrigation landscape of canals and siphons. Genealogists and historians can locate the Opalene School, the Boy Scout Camp, and remote outposts like Upper Rats Nest Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Wilson Peak, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Wilson Peak, 1958 Print
    1957 Wilson Peak
    1958 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County at the end of the fifties is a landscape of high peaks and vital irrigation systems along the southern banks of the Snake River. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Wilson Cemetery, the Wilson Community Hall, and several remote mining Prospect sites.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Wilder, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Wilder, 1959 Print
    1957 Wilder
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the late 1950s, the western Idaho borderlands near Homedale were defined by a complex irrigation network of canals and laterals. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line through Wilder or locate the Arena Valley School and Fargo Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Sands Basin, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Sands Basin, 1959 Print
    1957 Sands Basin
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Owyhee backcountry in the late fifties shows a landscape of remote ranches and vital water sources before modern development changed the range. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Bush Ranch and French John Hill, or find the old Opalene School and Boy Scout Camp.
  25. 1957 Map of Notus, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Notus, 1960 Print
    1957 Notus
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the Boise River valley near Notus was a landscape defined by industrial rail and intensive irrigation. Researchers can trace rural school districts and family landmarks like Greenleaf Academy, Bowman Ranch, and Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 1958 Map of Kuna, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Kuna, 1959 Print
    1958 Kuna
    1959 Print · USGS
    Agricultural expansion in southern Ada County is documented here during the late fifties as irrigation transformed the high desert. Researchers can trace the path of the Oregon Short Line Railroad and find local landmarks like Kuna Cave, the town Cem, and Kuna Butte.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1958 Map of Givens Hot Springs, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Givens Hot Springs, 1959 Print
    1958 Givens Hot Springs
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Snake River valley in Southwest Idaho is captured here in the late fifties, showing the vital irrigation systems and historic river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can locate Givens Hot Springs and trace former river access at the Bernard Ferry (Site) or find the ancient Map Rock (Petroglyphs).
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1958 Map of Middleton, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Middleton, 1959 Print
    1958 Middleton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Middleton and the surrounding Idaho countryside are mapped here in the late fifties, showing a valley shaped by the Boise River and the Union Pacific. Genealogists and researchers can locate several rural schoolhouses like Lone Tree School and trace the complex irrigation network of the Phyllis Canal and Mason Slough.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1958 Map of Lake Lowell, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Lake Lowell, 1959 Print
    1958 Lake Lowell
    1959 Print · USGS
    Canyon County in the late fifties shows a landscape reshaped by irrigation, centered on the expansive Lake Lowell. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Lakeview School, Sage Acres Race Track, and the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of Nampa, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Nampa, 1960 Print
    1958 Nampa
    1960 Print · USGS
    Nampa and the Boise Valley are shown in detail during the late fifties, as the city expanded around its irrigation canals and railroad lines. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous local institutions, from Northwest Nazarene College to the Sugar Factory and many rural schools like Midway School.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of Caldwell, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Caldwell, 1960 Print
    1958 Caldwell
    1960 Print · USGS
    Caldwell and its surrounding irrigation colonies are captured here in the late fifties as the regional agricultural economy reached its peak. Researchers can locate specific family-named landmarks and institutions like the College of Idaho, Gem State Academy, and the Caldwell Labor Camp.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of Homedale, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Homedale, 1960 Print
    1958 Homedale
    1960 Print · USGS
    Homedale and the Snake River valley come to life in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by intensive irrigation and river transport. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Union Pacific rail corridor, the Labor Camp, and the Poison Creek Stage Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1958 Map of Marsing, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Marsing, 1960 Print
    1958 Marsing
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Snake River valley in the late fifties shows a landscape of burgeoning irrigation and riverfront life. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Huston School, the Symms Airport, and family-oriented spots such as Knowlton Heights.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1958 Map of Melba, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Melba, 1960 Print
    1958 Melba
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late 1950s, the irrigation of the Snake River Valley transformed this Canyon County landscape into a thriving rail-and-canal corridor. Researchers can trace the routes of the Union Pacific Railroad through rural settlements like Bowmont and Melba.
    3 unique versions available
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