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2017 Map of Nampa

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Nampa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Nampa and the southeastern edge of Caldwell anchor this modern survey of the Boise Valley, where urban expansion meets a complex web of agricultural irrigation. The landscape is defined by the Union Pacific rail corridor and major thoroughfares like Caldwell Blvd and Garrity Blvd, which connect historic downtown cores to newer developments. Outside the city centers, a dense network of man-made waterways such as the Phyllis Canal, Middle Lateral, and Mason Cr illustrates the area's deep-rooted reliance on managed water for the surrounding orchards and fields.

Institutional landmarks like Northwest Nazarene Univ and the Nampa Municipal Airport reflect the city's growth, while traditional rural identifiers remain in the form of named crossroads like Kings Corner, Tiegs Corner, and Swartz Corner. To the southwest, the expansive Lake Lowell and its associated E Shoreline Trail provide a distinct geographic boundary, showing the interface between the high desert environment and the water-rich infrastructure of the Deer Flat High Line Canal.