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2013 Map of Burley SW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Burley SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Snake River carves through this Southern Idaho landscape, marking the intersection of Jerome, Minidoka, and Cassia counties. This high-desert agricultural region is defined by a sophisticated water management network, evidenced by prominent features like the S Main Drain, J Canal, and numerous irrigation laterals such as G 20 Lateral. The mapping of these water systems illustrates the transformation of the Snake River Plain into a productive farming district. Small agricultural hubs and farmsteads like Schodde, Hobson, and Lakeview Farm anchor the rural landscape.

Transportation and historical crossing points are vital to the area’s identity, with the long-standing Starrhs Ferry site located near the river's bend. Infrastructure such as Milner Rd and the S Frontage Rd running alongside the interstate provide the modern framework for the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of early 21st-century property through named features like Hynes and the expansive J Waste Pond system.