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Old Maps of Melba, Idaho for Metal Detecting

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  1. 1892 Map of Silver City, 1962 Print
    1892 Map of Silver City, 1962 Print
    1892 Silver City
    1962 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County was a center of industrial silver mining in the 1890s, with high-mountain camps and river crossings defining the local economy. Researchers can trace the layout of mining hubs like Silver City and De Lamar or locate the Warm Springs Ferry along the Snake River.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1894 Map of Silver City
    1894 Map of Silver City
    1894 Silver City
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Owyhee mining district and Snake River valley were in their industrial prime during the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace high-country settlements like Silver City and De Lamar or locate river crossings such as Warm Springs Ferry.
  7. 1898 Map of Silver City
    1898 Map of Silver City
    1898 Silver City
    1898 Print · USGS
    The silver-mining heart of Owyhee County is captured here in the late nineteenth century during its industrial peak. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining camps like Silver City and De Lamar, or locate river crossings such as Warm Springs Ferry.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 1986 Map of Murphy
    1986 Map of Murphy
    1986 Murphy
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Owyhee mining country and Snake River canyon are documented here during the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the legacy of the silver boom in Silver City, locate Initial Point, or follow the Union Pacific line through Orchard.
  28. 1992 Map of Walters Butte
    1992 Map of Walters Butte
    1992 Walters Butte
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Snake River corridor in the early nineties reveals a landscape where ancient history meets modern irrigation. Trace the path of the river past Walters Ferry to find Petroglyphs, the Guffey Railroad Bridge, and the community of Melba.
  31. 1992 Map of Melba
    1992 Map of Melba
    1992 Melba
    1992 Print · USGS
    Canyon County agriculture and irrigation come into focus in the early nineties, centered on the communities of Melba and Bowmont. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like the Scism School or the various water features including the Mora Canal and McElroy Butte.
  34. 2010 Map of Melba, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Melba, 2010 Print
    2010 Melba
    2010 Print · USGS
    Canyon County agricultural lands are seen here in the early 21st century, defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure and volcanic rises. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Melba and Bowmont while locating landmarks like Madden Butte and the Mora Canal.
  37. 2010 Map of Walters Butte, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Walters Butte, 2010 Print
    2010 Walters Butte
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Snake River corridor south of Melba is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring agricultural and transit patterns of Canyon County. Researchers can trace historic river crossings and landmarks like Walters Ferry, the Guffey Railroad Bridge, and Walters Butte.
  40. 2013 Map of Walters Butte, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Walters Butte, 2013 Print
    2013 Walters Butte
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Snake River canyon at the intersection of Canyon, Owyhee, and Ada Counties reveals a complex landscape of early irrigation and river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local agriculture through the Waldvogel Canal and the historic Walters Ferry site.
  43. 2013 Map of Melba, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Melba, 2013 Print
    2013 Melba
    2013 Print · USGS
    Canyon County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century as it balances irrigation networks with distinct volcanic peaks. Researchers can trace the water systems of Mora Canal and find local landmarks like Madden Butte or Melmont.
  46. 2017 Map of Melba, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Melba, 2017 Print
    2017 Melba
    2017 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes south of Nampa come into focus in the mid-2010s, revealing a complex network of irrigation and small settlements. Researchers can trace the path of the Mora Canal or locate local landmarks like Hat Butte and the community of Melba.
  49. 2017 Map of Walters Butte, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Walters Butte, 2017 Print
    2017 Walters Butte
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Snake River corridor south of Melba is shown here in the mid-2010s, defined by its historic ferry crossings and complex canal systems. Researchers can trace the river's path past Walters Ferry, the landmark Guffey Railroad Bridge, and the volcanic heights of Guffey Butte.
  52. 2020 Map of Melba, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Melba, 2020 Print
    2020 Melba
    2020 Print · USGS
    Near the Canyon and Ada County line, this recent survey shows the irrigation-dependent landscape of the Snake River Valley. Trace the complex water networks of the Mora Canal and Waldvogel Canal that sustain rural centers like Melba and Bowmont.
  55. 2020 Map of Walters Butte, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Walters Butte, 2020 Print
    2020 Walters Butte
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Snake River canyon near Melba reveals a rich landscape of river crossings and volcanic buttes in the modern era. Researchers can trace historic sites like Walters Ferry, the Guffey IslandGuffey Railroad Bridge, and numerous agricultural waterways such as Jinx Lateral.
  58. 2023 Map of Walters Butte, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Walters Butte, 2023 Print
    2023 Walters Butte
    2023 Print · USGS
    Owyhee and Canyon counties meet along the Snake River in the 2020s, showing a desert landscape transformed by irrigation and conservation. Researchers can trace the extensive canal system near Melba, locate the Melba Cem, and explore river landmarks like Walters Ferry and Noble Island.
  61. 2023 Map of Melba, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Melba, 2023 Print
    2023 Melba
    2023 Print · USGS
    Canyon County agriculture and high desert terrain converge in this recent survey of the region surrounding Melba. Researchers can trace the sophisticated irrigation network of the Mora Canal and locate landmarks like Hat Butte and the settlement of Bowmont.
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