Old Maps of Nyssa, Oregon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 19 historic maps of Nyssa. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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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 Parma, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Parma, 2011 Print
    2011 Parma
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nyssa, including Parma, Canyon County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2013 Map of Parma, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Parma, 2013 Print
    2013 Parma
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Nyssa, including Parma, Canyon County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Parma, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Parma, 2017 Print
    2017 Parma
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Nyssa, including Parma, Canyon County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2020 Map of Parma, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Parma, 2020 Print
    2020 Parma
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Nyssa, including Parma, Canyon County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2023 Map of Cairo, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Cairo, 2023 Print
    2023 Cairo
    2023 Print · USGS
    Malheur County agriculture is on full display in this modern survey of the high desert near the Idaho border. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the irrigation networks of the Ontario Nyssa Canal and Owyhee Ditch or locate family sites near Cairo and the Nyssa Cem.

  17. 2023 Map of Parma, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Parma, 2023 Print
    2023 Parma
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Idaho-Oregon borderlands at Parma are revealed in this detailed survey of the Snake and Boise River junction. Researchers can trace irrigation history through the Farmers Cooperative Sebree Canal or locate family roots at Parma Cem and Lower Boise Cem.

  18. 2024 Map of Nyssa, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Nyssa, 2024 Print
    2024 Nyssa
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho border comes alive in this study of the Snake River valley as it appeared in the mid-2020s. Genealogists and historians can trace family lands near Arcadia, explore the irrigation networks of Noble Canal, or locate early settlements like Palisades Corner.

  19. 2024 Map of Owyhee, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Owyhee, 2024 Print
    2024 Owyhee
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho border comes alive in this survey of the Snake River and Owyhee River confluence. Local historians can trace the region's agricultural roots through the Owyhee Ditch system and find landmarks like Owyhee Cem and Lincoln Bench.

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