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2011 Map of Boise North

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Boise North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Collister and the Highlands neighborhood define the residential fringe of the state capital in the early 2010s, where urban development meets the steep drainages of the Boise Foothills. The map documents a complex hydrological landscape, notably the irrigation network featuring the Boise City Canal, Boise Valley Canal, and Farmers Union Canal. These systems, along with the Crane Creek Flume, illustrate how water has been managed to support both historical agriculture and modern suburban growth.

Beyond the city grid, the terrain is characterized by a series of deep gulches, including Polecat Gulch, Miller Gulch, and Hulls Gulch. Roads like N Bogus Basin Rd and Cartwright Rd wind through this uplifted topography, providing access to landmarks such as Boise Hills Village and the Boise Cascade Lake recreation area. The inclusion of West State school and the Kido transmission site highlights the essential civic and communication infrastructure serving the community at this time.