Old Maps of Nampa, Idaho for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Nampa with 17 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Nampa has changed over the decades.


Nampa, 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. 1898 Map of Nampa
    1898 Map of Nampa
    1898 Nampa
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Treasure Valley's transformation is visible in the 1890s as railroads and massive irrigation projects began to reshape the high desert. Researchers can trace the development of early rail lines like the Boise Nampa & Owyhee R. R. and early canals such as the Riverside Canal and Newman Canal.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 2023 Map of Lake Lowell, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lake Lowell, 2023 Print
    2023 Lake Lowell
    2023 Print · USGS
    Canyon County's irrigation and aviation history come alive in this survey of the Boise Valley during its modern era of growth. Local researchers can trace the expansive Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge or locate the Sky Ranch South Airport and Underkoflers Corner.

  14. 2024 Map of Middleton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Middleton, 2024 Print
    2024 Middleton
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Boise River valley comes into focus during this period of suburban growth and agricultural continuity. Researchers can trace the sprawling irrigation networks of the Caldwell High Line Canal and the Farmers Union Canal near Middleton.

  15. 2024 Map of Star, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Star, 2024 Print
    2024 Star
    2024 Print · USGS
    The growing corridor between Star and Eagle is documented here during a period of significant suburban expansion and land-use change. Researchers can trace the historic irrigation network from the Boise River via the Middleton Canal and Phyllis Slough while locating local landmarks like Star Cem.

  16. 2024 Map of Nampa, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Nampa, 2024 Print
    2024 Nampa
    2024 Print · USGS
    Canyon County's urban and agricultural heart is captured here during its modern expansion phase. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Nampa alongside legacy sites like Kohlerlawn Cem and the vast Lake Lowell.

  17. 2024 Map of Meridian, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Meridian, 2024 Print
    2024 Meridian
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Treasure Valley's irrigation legacy and rapid expansion are visible in this recent look at the Meridian and Kuna area. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Meridian Cem or the sprawling Ridenbaugh Canal system.

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