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2013 Map of Acequia

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Acequia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Snake River carves a diagonal path through this agricultural landscape, serving as the primary dividing line between Minidoka Co and Cassia Co. This high-desert region is defined by an intricate network of irrigation engineering, where the Main-North Side Canal and Main South Side Canal distribute water across the valley floor. The map highlights the reliance on managed water systems, with numerous secondary channels like A Canal, B Canal, and E Canal interlacing with drainage features such as C Main Drain and D Main Drain.

Small rural hubs anchor the area, specifically the community of Acequia and the settlement of Jackson. Local history and genealogy are anchored at the Jackson Cem and the Jackson Bridge, which provides a critical crossing over the river. The grid-based road system, including named routes like Gravity Canal Rd and Canal Rd, underscores the way the local infrastructure was built around the vital water ways of the Snake River valley.