1973 Map of Big Fill Reservoir

About this map

Aberdeen Springfield Canal and its intricate network of laterals dominate this Idaho landscape, illustrating the critical role of irrigation in the Snake River Plain during the early 1970s. The settlement of Grandview serves as a small hub amidst a grid of section lines and secondary roads. The terrain is marked by numerous flowing wells and the Big Fill Reservoir, which facilitate agricultural production in this semi-arid region. In the southeastern corner, the Union Pacific railroad corridor skirts the edge of the American Falls Reservoir, representing the primary transportation artery for moving goods and crops. The map detail extends to functional infrastructure like the Storage Bin and various Borrow Pits, offering a clear view of the rural industrial and water management systems that supported the Bingham County farming community of this era.