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1971 Map of American Falls

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of American Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The American Falls Reservoir dominates this landscape along the Snake River, reflecting the complex water management infrastructure of the early 1970s. The town of American Falls is mapped in detail, showing its civic core with the Co Hospital, City Park, and Municipal Golf Course. This survey captures the critical junction of transportation and power, from the American Falls Dam and its adjacent Powerplant and Substation to the heavy transit corridor of the Union Pacific railroad and the American Falls Airport.

Irrigation networks including the East Main Canal and West Main Canal diverge from the river, supporting the agricultural character of the high desert. To the south, the topography rises toward the Paps Mtn summit, while local landmarks like Fenstermaker Point and Seagull Bay define the reservoir's shoreline. Historical sites like the Falls View Cem and a marked Ferry site south of town provide valuable anchor points for genealogical and local history research.