2013 Map of Bliss

About this map

Bliss serves as a critical junction in this high desert landscape, where the agricultural infrastructure of the eastern Snake River Plain meets the canyon rim. The settlement is defined by a complex network of irrigation and transportation, situated where Us-30 E and Us-26 E converge near the Snake River gorge. This 2013 survey illustrates the intensive water management required for the region's ranching and farming, featuring the King Hill Main Canal, Bliss Reservoir, and numerous lateral systems like Lateral Z-6. The topography drops sharply from the plateau at Bliss Point down into the Hagerman Valley, revealing the dramatic elevation changes that characterize the boundary between Gooding and Twin Falls counties. Rural routes such as Clover Creek Rd and Shoestring Rd provide access to the hinterlands, while Last Chance Reservoir stands as a notable landmark in the northern desert reaches.