1990s Maps of Owyhee County, Idaho

Explore 54 historic maps of Owyhee County from the 1990s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1990s — 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 Owyhee County's landscape evolved across the 1990s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Owyhee County, ID maps

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  1. 1990 Map of Triangle
    1990 Map of Triangle
    1990 Triangle
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Owyhee high desert is captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a vast network of canyonlands and isolated settlements. Researchers can trace historic mining activity at Black Warrior Mine and the remote outpost of Triangle amidst the Owyhee Mountains.

  2. 1990 Map of Toy Pass, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Toy Pass, 1991 Print
    1990 Toy Pass
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Owyhee high country in the early 1990s is captured here, showing the remote peaks and springs of the Silver City Range. Researchers can trace the steep Bachman Grade and locate mountain landmarks like Red Mountain and Toy Pass.

  3. 1990 Map of Swisher Mountain, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Swisher Mountain, 1991 Print
    1990 Swisher Mountain
    1991 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County's high desert terrain is captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by mining prospects and vital water sources. Researchers can trace land use through named features like Petersons Crossing, Chimney Pot Reservoir, and the Strip Mine near Long Ridge.

  4. 1990 Map of Triangle Flat, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Triangle Flat, 1991 Print
    1990 Triangle Flat
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Owyhee high country in the early nineties shows a landscape of remote ranching and mining outposts. Researchers can trace land use through features like the Mine Shaft, Spencer Reservoir, and the high-elevation Triangle Airstrip.

  5. 1990 Map of Flint, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Flint, 1991 Print
    1990 Flint
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Silver City Range comes alive in this late twentieth-century survey of Idaho's Owyhee mining district. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Flint and locate numerous named claims like the Perseverance Mine and Jefferson Mine.

  6. 1990 Map of Triangle Reservoir, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Triangle Reservoir, 1991 Print
    1990 Triangle Reservoir
    1991 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County's high desert landscape is documented in the early nineties, revealing a remote terrain of critical water sources and rugged transit routes. Researchers can trace the importance of natural springs and reservoirs like Triangle Reservoir, Stagecoach Spring, and White Horse Reservoir.

  7. 1990 Map of Stonehouse Creek, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Stonehouse Creek, 1991 Print
    1990 Stonehouse Creek
    1991 Print · USGS
    High-desert ranching and remote settlements define this corner of Owyhee County during the late twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace family markers at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery and map the early water rights at Mud Springs and Dead Horse Spring.

  8. 1990 Map of Murphy, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Murphy, 1991 Print
    1990 Murphy
    1991 Print · USGS
    The high desert south of the Snake River comes into focus in the early nineties, centered on the settlement of Murphy. Researchers can trace old mining efforts at the Matteson Mine, locate the local Rodeo Ground, and map the rugged boundaries of the Birds of Prey Area.

  9. 1990 Map of Sinker Canyon, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Sinker Canyon, 1991 Print
    1990 Sinker Canyon
    1991 Print · USGS
    The high desert canyons of Owyhee County are captured here just as modern conservation boundaries began to overlap with historic ranching sites. Researchers can locate the Gilmore Ranch (Site), trace the Silver City Road, and identify mining prospects near Diamond Basin.

  10. 1990 Map of Captain Butte, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Captain Butte, 1991 Print
    1990 Captain Butte
    1991 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County's high-desert terrain is shown here in the 1990s as a landscape of remote basins and seasonal water management. You can trace early industry and ranching geography via the Coal Mine, Succor Creek Reservoir, and the Texas Basin.

  11. 1990 Map of Rooster Comb Peak, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Rooster Comb Peak, 1991 Print
    1990 Rooster Comb Peak
    1991 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County’s high-country mining and ranching geography comes into focus in this late twentieth-century study. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites like the Ida Belle Mine and the Monarch Mine or find landmarks such as Rooster Comb Peak.

  12. 1990 Map of Mountain Home, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Mountain Home, 1991 Print
    1990 Mountain Home
    1991 Print · USGS
    Elmore County underwent significant expansion in the 1990s as military and transit networks matured between the mountains and the Snake River Plain. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional development through sites like Reclamation Village, the Union Pacific line, and Mountain Home Air Force Base.
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  13. 1990 Map of Cinnabar Mountain, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Cinnabar Mountain, 1991 Print
    1990 Cinnabar Mountain
    1991 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County's high mining country is captured here during the 1990s, when the legacy of mineral extraction still defined the landscape. Researchers can locate remote industrial sites like the Afterthought Mine, the Snow Cabin outpost, and landmarks like Quicksilver Mountain.

  14. 1990 Map of Williams Creek, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Williams Creek, 1991 Print
    1990 Williams Creek
    1991 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County's high-country drainages are meticulously documented in this late-century survey of the South Mountain area. Researchers can trace mineral exploration sites like the Mine Shaft near Williams Creek and remote infrastructure such as the Landing Strip.

  15. 1990 Map of Combination Ridge, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Combination Ridge, 1991 Print
    1990 Combination Ridge
    1991 Print · USGS
    The high desert canyons of Owyhee County are captured here just before the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the drainage of Big Boulder Creek and locate historic access routes along Combination Ridge and the old Pack Trail.

  16. 1990 Map of De Lamar, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of De Lamar, 1991 Print
    1990 De Lamar
    1991 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County mining country is captured in the late twentieth century as modern extraction meets historic sites. Researchers can trace dozens of named operations like the Black Jack Mine and Garfield Mine or locate the Democrat and Wagontown settlements.

  17. 1990 Map of Reynolds, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Reynolds, 1991 Print
    1990 Reynolds
    1991 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Owyhee County is captured here in the early nineties, centered on the settlement of Reynolds. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Reynolds Cem and identify vital water sources like Brunzell Spring or the Dryden Reservoir.

  18. 1990 Map of Silver City, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Silver City, 1991 Print
    1990 Silver City
    1991 Print · USGS
    Silver City and the surrounding Owyhee mining districts are captured here as they appeared in 1990. Researchers can trace the silver-mining legacy through labels for the Poorman Mine, the Pioneer Cemetery, and the site of Ruby City.

  19. 1992 Map of Sugar Valley
    1992 Map of Sugar Valley
    1992 Sugar Valley
    1992 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County’s high desert landscape is captured here in the early nineties, showing a rugged ranching and irrigation network along the Bruneau River. Researchers can trace local history through the Box Cemetery and the distinctive geological features of the City of Rocks.

  20. 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.

  21. 1992 Map of Grand View
    1992 Map of Grand View
    1992 Grand View
    1992 Print · USGS
    Near the high-desert banks of the Snake River in the early nineties, this Idaho landscape reveals a unique mix of geothermal energy and river-fed ranching. Genealogists and local historians can trace family operations at Dixie Ranch, the community cemetery, and the local rodeo grounds.

  22. 1992 Map of Pixley Basin
    1992 Map of Pixley Basin
    1992 Pixley Basin
    1992 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County's high-desert mining and ranching history is preserved here in the late twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Gordy Ranch and the Crill Place, or locate old workings at the Golden Crown Mine and Bluebird Mine.

  23. 1992 Map of Rough Mountain
    1992 Map of Rough Mountain
    1992 Rough Mountain
    1992 Print · USGS
    Owyhee County's high desert peaks and canyons are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by remote ranching and mining. Researchers can locate the Doyle Place and trace water sources like Holy Moon Spring or the many Prospect sites on Rough Mountain.

  24. 1992 Map of Crater Rings SW
    1992 Map of Crater Rings SW
    1992 Crater Rings SW
    1992 Print · USGS
    The high desert south of Boise comes into focus in the early 1990s as a vital hub for military training and conservation. Researchers can trace the perimeter of the Mountain Home Air Force Base and the extensive Birds of Prey Area Boundary near the Snake River.

  25. 1992 Map of Indian Butte
    1992 Map of Indian Butte
    1992 Indian Butte
    1992 Print · USGS
    The high desert of southern Idaho is captured in the 1990s at the intersection of three counties, where the Oregon Trail still marks the land. Researchers can trace the path of historic migration alongside landmarks like Indian Butte and Big Pilgrim Gulch.

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