2024 Map of Birding Island

About this map

The Lower Payette Valley is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation and water management, visible in the numerous waterways cutting through the Idaho landscape. The convergence of the Payette River, Big Willow Creek, and Little Willow Creek provides the foundation for agricultural life near Fort Wilson. The map reveals the intricate engineering of the region, featuring the Lower Payette Ditch and several named canals like the Bolton Canal, Patton Canal, and Nelson Canal that distribute water across the valley floor. To the north, the terrain transitions into a series of dissected drainages including Rock Quarry Gulch and Tucker Canyon. Landmarks such as Birding Island and Forty-nine Slough highlight the riparian character of the riverbottom, while local roads like Little Willow Rd and Butte Rd establish the modern rural grid.