1958 Map of Kuna

About this map

The town of Kuna serves as the central hub on this mid-century survey, positioned along the Union Pacific Railroad (Oregon Short Line). The landscape is defined by the intersection of natural drainage and an extensive irrigation network, including the New York Canal, Kuna Canal, and Mora Canal, which turned this arid Snake River Plain region into productive agricultural land. To the south, the prominent volcanic profile of Kuna Butte rises above the surrounding fields, a landmark for the area alongside the nearby Kuna Cave. This edition also captures localized industrial activity such as the Cinder Pit and several gravel pits, which provided materials for the growing regional infrastructure. Tracing the boundary between Canyon County and Ada County, the map records the rural road network including Bennett Road and Bowmont Road, marking the transition from established farms to the undeveloped terrain surrounding the butte.