1959 Map of Buhl

About this map

Snake River basalt canyons and complex hydrography dominate this mid-century look at Idaho's Magic Valley. The landscape transitions from the dramatic river gorge at Thousand Springs and Kanaka Rapids to the irrigated agricultural lands surrounding Buhl and Castleford. Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Low Line Canal and numerous gaging stations. Cultural landmarks of the era include the Banbury Natatorium, a Drive-in Theater east of Buhl, and the Lucerne Sch. Geologic curiosities are plentiful, from the Balanced Rock in the south to the Devils Washboard Falls along the river. The presence of a Military Reservation and the Buhl Municipal Airport reflects the diverse land use in Twin Falls County during this period of post-war growth.