1892 Map of Boise

About this map

Boise and the surrounding high desert and mountain terrain are captured here just decades after the city's founding. The settlement landscape is defined by the early development of water infrastructure, including the Phyllis Canal and the Settlers Canal, which signify the transition from mining roots to an irrigation-based agricultural economy. To the north, the winding Payette River passes the small settlement of Marsh and the distinctive Horseshoe Bend.