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2023 Map of Burley SW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Burley SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Snake River carves through this agricultural landscape, forming the natural boundary between Jerome, Minidoka, and Cassia Counties. This modern survey illustrates a complex network of water management, where the river's flow is diverted into an intricate system of canals and laterals to support local farming. Notable irrigation features include the S Main Drain, G 20 Lateral, and the Lateral PA.

Small rural settlements like Schodde, Hynes, and Hobson are connected by a rigid grid of country roads, such as W Milner Rd and 200 South Rd. These communities are inextricably linked to the surrounding water features, including the J Waste Pond and J 36 Pond. The landscape is a clear example of high-desert reclamation, where engineering has transformed the terrain into a productive agricultural corridor.