Old Maps of Nyssa, Oregon for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Nyssa with 31 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 Nyssa has changed over the decades.


Nyssa, OR maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1906 Map of Mitchell Butte
    1906 Map of Mitchell Butte
    1906 Mitchell Butte
    1906 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon's high desert was being redefined by irrigation and ranching at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace early water rights through the Farmers Ditch network or locate remote family outposts like Isaacs Ranch and Prices Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1965 Map of Nyssa, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Nyssa, 1967 Print
    1965 Nyssa
    1967 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Oregon and Idaho come alive in the mid-1960s as the Snake River winds past Nyssa and its surrounding agricultural islands. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the De Lamar Grange Hall, the Union Pacific rail lines, and the extensive irrigation networks of Farmers Ditch.

  7. 1965 Map of Parma, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Parma, 1967 Print
    1965 Parma
    1967 Print · USGS
    Western Idaho's river junctions and rail corridors come into focus in the mid-sixties as the irrigation network supports the growing valley. Researchers can trace family roots at Parma Cem, locate the Apple Valley Sch, or explore the grounds of the University of Idaho Agriculture Experiment Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1967 Map of Cairo, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Cairo, 1971 Print
    1967 Cairo
    1971 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of Malheur County is captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by an intricate web of desert irrigation. Local historians can trace the foundations of Cairo Junction and Mallett through landmarks like the Cairo Sch, Arcadia Sch, and the Malheur Butte Ch.

  9. 1967 Map of Owyhee, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Owyhee, 1971 Print
    1967 Owyhee
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho borderlands in the late sixties reveal a landscape shaped by the meeting of three rivers and a vast irrigation network. Researchers can trace the heritage of Nyssa and Overstreet, locating the Owyhee Cemetery and the industrial infrastructure of the Union Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 1993 Map of Vale
    1993 Map of Vale
    1993 Vale
    1993 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon's river valleys and high desert plateaus are captured here in the early nineties, centered on the irrigation-rich lands of Malheur County. Researchers can locate the Miller Memorial Airpark, follow the Union Pacific rails, and trace the Owyhee River past Mitchell Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2011 Map of Nyssa, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Nyssa, 2011 Print
    2011 Nyssa
    2011 Print · USGS
    The river-bound landscapes of the Idaho-Oregon border come into focus in this early 21st-century survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and irrigation works like Whitley Bottom, Mcphersons Island, and Malheur Junction.

  13. 2011 Map of Parma, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Parma, 2011 Print
    2011 Parma
    2011 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Boise and Snake Rivers comes alive in this survey of the Idaho-Oregon border region. Trace family roots and local history through the Parma Cemetery, the community of Apple Valley, and the complex irrigation systems of the Parma Canal.

  14. 2011 Map of Owyhee, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Owyhee, 2011 Print
    2011 Owyhee
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho borderlands at the Snake River confluence come alive in this detailed record of a mid-century agricultural landscape. Trace the irrigation networks of Owyhee Ditch and discover riverside landmarks like Kingman Kolony, Owyhee Cemetery, and Goose Egg Island.

  15. 2011 Map of Cairo, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cairo, 2011 Print
    2011 Cairo
    2011 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon agriculture thrives through complex irrigation systems during this 2011 survey of Malheur County. Researchers can trace rural lineages and land use near Nyssa, White Settlement, and the Nyssa Cemetery while following the path of the Owyhee Ditch.

  16. 2013 Map of Parma, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Parma, 2013 Print
    2013 Parma
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Idaho-Oregon borderlands are revealed in this 2013 survey of the Snake and Boise River confluence. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Parma Cem or Boise Cem, and study the irrigation legacy of the Farmers Cooperative Sebree Canal.

  17. 2014 Map of Nyssa, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Nyssa, 2014 Print
    2014 Nyssa
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho border comes alive in this contemporary survey of the Snake River valley, where irrigation and aviation define the local landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace property lines near Fruitland and Nyssa, or locate family landmarks around Palisades Corner and Arcadia.

  18. 2014 Map of Cairo, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cairo, 2014 Print
    2014 Cairo
    2014 Print · USGS
    The high-desert farmland near the Snake River comes to life in this detailed map of eastern Malheur County. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads and irrigation networks connecting Cairo and Nyssa, locating sites like the Nyssa Cemetery and the Malheur Siphon.

  19. 2014 Map of Owyhee, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Owyhee, 2014 Print
    2014 Owyhee
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho border comes alive in the mid-2010s at the confluence of the Snake, Boise, and Owyhee Rivers. Researchers can trace the water-rights history of the Owyhee Ditch or find family roots at Owyhee Cem and the riverfront settlement of Owyhee.

  20. 2017 Map of Nyssa, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Nyssa, 2017 Print
    2017 Nyssa
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho border comes alive in this 2017 study of the irrigated farm country and river islands surrounding Nyssa and Fruitland. Trace the intricate path of the Snake River past McPhersons Island, Arcadia Lake, and the extensive Noble Canal system.

  21. 2017 Map of Cairo, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cairo, 2017 Print
    2017 Cairo
    2017 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of Malheur County comes into focus in this recent survey of the area surrounding Nyssa and Cairo. Researchers can trace the sophisticated water networks of the Ontario Nyssa Canal and Owyhee Ditch or locate family roots at the Nyssa Cemetery.

  22. 2017 Map of Owyhee, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Owyhee, 2017 Print
    2017 Owyhee
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho borderlands at the confluence of the Owyhee River and Snake River reveal a landscape of intensive valley irrigation. Family historians and researchers can locate the Owyhee Cem and trace early water routes like the Owyhee Ditch and Mitchell Butte Lateral.

  23. 2017 Map of Parma, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Parma, 2017 Print
    2017 Parma
    2017 Print · USGS
    The fertile confluence of the Boise and Snake rivers comes into sharp focus during this recent era of Idaho-Oregon border history. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Parma Cem, trace the Farmers Cooperative Sebree Canal, and locate the old community of Apple Valley.

  24. 2020 Map of Nyssa, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Nyssa, 2020 Print
    2020 Nyssa
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Snake River valley at the Oregon-Idaho border shows a landscape defined by industrial-scale irrigation and riverine islands. Researchers can trace the layout of Fruitland and Nyssa while locating family-named features like McPhersons Island and Gamble Island.

  25. 2020 Map of Cairo, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Cairo, 2020 Print
    2020 Cairo
    2020 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon agriculture and irrigation are on full display in this modern record of the area surrounding Nyssa. Researchers can trace the sophisticated water networks of the Owyhee Ditch and Nevada Canal or locate local landmarks like Nyssa Cem.

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