1986 Map of Basin City

About this map

Basin City serves as the focal point of this mid-1980s agricultural and irrigation landscape in Franklin County. The map illustrates a highly engineered environment where water management is central to the local economy, featuring a complex network of an Aqueduct, a Siphon, and a Weir to direct flow across the terrain. Large-scale farming infrastructure is evident through the numerous Storage Bins and a prominent Grain Elevator situated near the Ringold Substation. Significant earthworks, including a Levee, Split Levee, and multiple Spoil Banks, reflect the intensive modification of the land. Social and utility hubs are also visible, ranging from the central Rodeo Grounds and Trailer Park to the industrial operations at the Gravel Pit. The presence of a Pumping Station and expansive Potholes further defines the unique hydrogeology and resource management of the region during this era.