Boise in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Beaver Dick's Ferry
Photographed by Rebecca Maxwell, September 20, 2009
1. Beaver Dick's Ferry Marker
In 1863 and 1864, overland packers hauling supplies from Salt Lake City to Idaho City crossed here and took a direct route northward to More's Creek.
They cut a steep grade from the Oregon Trail down to Beaver Dick's Ferry, which served a crossing only a short distance below here. After gold rush excitement ended, Idaho City traffic came on through Boise and used a toll road further north to Boise Basin.
Erected by Idaho Historical Society. (Marker Number 359.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society, and the Oregon Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 43° 33.074′ N, 116° 5.93′ W. Marker is in Boise, Idaho, in Ada County. It is on Warm Springs Avenue (at milepost 7), 0.1 miles Highland Valley Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boise ID 83716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Idaho’s Snake River Plain. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Oregon Trail (here, next to this marker); Ezra Meeker (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fort Boise (approx. 0.8 miles away);
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Photographed by Rebecca Maxwell, September 20, 2009
2. The Oregon Trail/Beaver Dick's Ferry Marker
Along Warms Springs Ave.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2009, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. This page has been viewed 5,836 times since then and 235 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2009, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
