1968 Map of Basin

About this map

The small settlements of Basin and Oakley anchor this Idaho landscape, where the high desert meets the foothills of Middle Mountain. Irrigation and water management are central to the area's development, evidenced by the Aqueduct, the East Canal, and a Flume designed to direct the flow from local drainages. The map records several notable natural water sources, including the namesake Hot Spring and Worm Spring, which contrast with the dry, high-elevation terrain of the Sawtooth National Forest to the south.