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1894 Map of Bisuka, 1902 Print
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1894 Map of Bisuka

USGS Topo · Published 1902

About this map

Initial Point stands as the primary geographic landmark in this late nineteenth-century survey, marking the intersection of the Boise Meridian and Base Line for all land surveys in the region. The high desert plains between the Snake River and the northern foothills are dominated by the path of the Oregon Short Line Railroad, which facilitated the growth of early whistle-stops and siding settlements. Along this vital rail corridor, the map records the early footprints of Kuna, Mora, and Bisuka, while the southern reaches across the deep canyon of the Snake River show the isolated outpost of Oreana near Castle Creek. This topography reflects the era's reliance on both the volcanic landscape, evidenced by Basalt Butte, and the strategic placement of rail infrastructure to overcome the arid distance between the river and the growing population centers to the north.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1902
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16 x 19.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain