1947 Map of Bruneau

About this map

Bruneau sits at the southern edge of this Idaho landscape, where the Bruneau River Valley meets an intricate network of irrigation and historic transit routes. The geography is defined by the sharp descent from the surrounding plateaus into the canyon of the Snake River, now partially dominated by the C J Strike Reservoir. Traces of the region's pioneering history are evident in the path of the Emigrant Trail cutting across the central hills and the presence of several former community landmarks. To the west, the Little Valley Sch (Aban'd) and a Race Track (Aban'd) indicate shifts in local settlement and recreation. Agricultural development is clearly mapped through the Buckaroo Ditch and Little Valley Canal, which draw water into the arid valley to support the town and surrounding fields.