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2010 Map of Birding Island

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Birding Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Fort Wilson and the braided channels of the Payette River define this stretch of Idaho as it appeared in the early 21st century. The landscape is heavily influenced by agricultural water management, evidenced by the complex network of the Lower Payette Ditch, Patton Canal, and Nelson Canal. These waterways navigate a terrain characterized by the confluence of Little Willow Creek and Big Willow Creek with the river.

Evidence of local industry and transport is found in the naming of Rock Quarry Gulch and the grid of rural roads like Fort Wilson Dr and Big Willow Rd. Notable riparian features like Birding Island and Forty-nine Slough highlight the specific hydrological character of the river bottomlands, providing a clear view of the area's physical development and its reliance on the river system for irrigation and connectivity.