Old Maps of Prairie, Idaho for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Prairie with 11 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 Prairie has changed over the decades.


Prairie, ID maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Idaho Basin
    1894 Map of Idaho Basin
    1894 Idaho Basin
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Idaho Basin at the height of the mining era is revealed here through its network of camps and mountain trails. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Pioneerville, Idaho City, and Placerville alongside landmarks like Halfway House.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Hailey, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Hailey, 1968 Print
    1955 Hailey
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Idaho in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape transitioning from deep-rooted silver mining to a burgeoning outdoor economy. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific line, the remote Triumph Mine, and original airfield layouts at Mountain Home Air Force Base.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Hailey
    1959 Map of Hailey
    1959 Hailey
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Sawtooth range and high desert plains of Southern Idaho are captured here during a period of mining and military growth. Genealogists and historians can locate mining sites like Triumph Mine, early settlements such as Idaho City, and the Mountain Home Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1962 Map of Hailey
    1962 Map of Hailey
    1962 Hailey
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Idaho in the early sixties showcases a landscape of high-altitude ranching and mining at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Union Pacific Railroad corridor and explore old mining sites like the Triumph Mine or Silver Star Queens Mine.

  5. 1964 Map of Prairie, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Prairie, 1965 Print
    1964 Prairie
    1965 Print · USGS
    Elmore County's high-country ranching and forest lands are captured in the 1960s, showing the intersection of back-country trails and mountain wilderness. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like Smith Prairie Airstrip, the Pierce Ditch, and Tipton Flat Campground.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1982 Map of Idaho City
    1982 Map of Idaho City
    1982 Idaho City
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Boise Basin and surrounding mountains appear in the early 1980s as a land transitioning from its gold-mining roots to a recreation-focused forest landscape. Researchers can trace historic mining operations at the Gold Hill Mine or locate remote settlements like Atlanta, Rocky Bar, and Featherville.

  7. 2011 Map of Prairie, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Prairie, 2011 Print
    2011 Prairie
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Prairie, including Elmore County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Prairie, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Prairie, 2013 Print
    2013 Prairie
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Prairie, including Elmore County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Prairie, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Prairie, 2017 Print
    2017 Prairie
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Prairie, including Elmore County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Prairie, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Prairie, 2020 Print
    2020 Prairie
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Prairie, including Elmore County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2023 Map of Prairie, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Prairie, 2023 Print
    2023 Prairie
    2023 Print · USGS
    Elmore County's high-altitude ranching and forest lands are detailed here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the layout of Smith Prairie and Prairie, or follow mountain routes like the Lava Ridge Trail past Lava Mtn and Rattlesnake Mtn.

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