Old Maps of Nampa, Idaho for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Nampa with 37 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. 2010 Map of Star, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Star, 2010 Print
    2010 Star
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Boise River valley transitions from agricultural tradition to suburban growth in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace land development and water rights through the network of the Phyllis Canal, Fairview Cemetery, and Eagle Hatchery.

  14. 2010 Map of Middleton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Middleton, 2010 Print
    2010 Middleton
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Boise River valley in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape deeply defined by its irrigation network and river-bound settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Middleton and Maddens, or locate specific sites like the Franklin Labor Camp and Jump West Parachute Center Airport.

  15. 2010 Map of Nampa, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Nampa, 2010 Print
    2010 Nampa
    2010 Print · USGS
    Nampa and its surrounding agricultural outskirts are captured here during a period of steady expansion at the start of the decade. Genealogists and historians can trace the irrigation networks and landmarks like Mount Calvary Cemetery, Sugar Factory Camp, and Kings Corner.

  16. 2010 Map of Meridian, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Meridian, 2010 Print
    2010 Meridian
    2010 Print · USGS
    Meridian is captured here during a period of transition between its agrarian roots and modern suburban development. Researchers can trace the extensive irrigation networks of the Settlers Canal and find local landmarks like Sonna and the Meridian Cemetery.

  17. 2011 Map of Lake Lowell, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lake Lowell, 2011 Print
    2011 Lake Lowell
    2011 Print · USGS
    Canyon County agriculture and recreation centered on the reservoir are in clear focus in this 2010s-era survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation network from the Phyllis Canal to the Deer Flat-Lower Dam, or locate Underkoflers Corner and Sage Acres.

  18. 2013 Map of Middleton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Middleton, 2013 Print
    2013 Middleton
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Boise River valley in the early 2010s shows a landscape defined by its intricate irrigation network and growing rural communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace property lines and water rights near Middleton, Star, and the Franklin Labor Camp.

  19. 2013 Map of Lake Lowell, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Lowell, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Lowell
    2013 Print · USGS
    Canyon County near Nampa is defined by its massive irrigation network and the waters of Lake Lowell in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace land use through the Deer Flat High Line Canal, Underkoflers Corner, and Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

  20. 2013 Map of Nampa, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Nampa, 2013 Print
    2013 Nampa
    2013 Print · USGS
    Nampa and the surrounding Canyon County farmstead landscape are captured here in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the complex irrigation networks like Phyllis Canal and find local landmarks such as Mt Calvary Cem and Sugar Factory Camp.

  21. 2013 Map of Star, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Star, 2013 Print
    2013 Star
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Boise River valley appears in detail during this period of suburban expansion between Star and Meridian. Researchers can trace intricate water systems like the Lawrence Kennedy Canal or locate local landmarks such as Eagle Island and Fairview Cem.

  22. 2013 Map of Meridian, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Meridian, 2013 Print
    2013 Meridian
    2013 Print · USGS
    Meridian and the surrounding Treasure Valley are shown in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth spreads across a historic irrigation landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Meridian Cem or along the Settlers Canal and Ridenbaugh Canal.

  23. 2017 Map of Star, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Star, 2017 Print
    2017 Star
    2017 Print · USGS
    The growing communities of Star, Eagle, and Meridian are captured here during a period of rapid suburban expansion. Researchers can trace the complex irrigation networks of the Boise River, including the Phyllis Canal and Lower Fairview Cem.

  24. 2017 Map of Meridian, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Meridian, 2017 Print
    2017 Meridian
    2017 Print · USGS
    The growing communities of Meridian and Kuna are captured in the late twenty-teens as they expand across the Ada County landscape. Researchers can trace the complex irrigation networks of the Ridenbaugh Canal and find local landmarks like the Meridian Cemetery and Sonna.

  25. 2017 Map of Middleton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Middleton, 2017 Print
    2017 Middleton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Middleton and the Boise River valley are shown here during a period of sustained agricultural and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the complex irrigation network from the Middleton Canal to the Caldwell High Line Canal or locate local landmarks like Maddens and McIntyre Hill.

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