1954 Map of Boise

About this map

The city of Boise serves as the focal point for this mid-century landscape, positioned at the edge of the Boise National Forest and the Snake River Plain. The urban core is defined by a dense network of residential streets and civic institutions, including Boise Jr College and several neighborhood schools like Lowell Sch and Franklin Sch. To the southeast, the Boise River leads toward the recently completed Lucky Peak Reservoir, a major modification of the hydrology that reshaped the valley's eastern approach.