1947 Map of Bruneau

About this map

The Emigrant Trail carves a path through the high desert floor south of the Snake River canyon, marking a historic route through the Bruneau Valley as it appeared in the late 1940s. Irrigation infrastructure is central to the landscape, with the Buckaroo Ditch and South Side Canal diverting water to support the small community of Bruneau. The map captures a transition in local use, noting that the Little Valley Sch (Aban'd) and a local Race Track (Aban'd) had already fallen out of service by this time. Along the water, the geography is defined by significant landmarks like Crane Falls and several large river islands, including Edgington Island and Loveridge Island. This survey provides a look at the intersection of early pioneer trails and the mid-century agricultural development of Owyhee County.