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2017 Map of C J Strike Dam

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of C J Strike Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

C J Strike Dam and its accompanying C J Strike Reservoir anchor this landscape along the border of Elmore and Owyhee counties. This 2017 survey reveals the extensive water management infrastructure of the region, where the Snake River is harnessed for irrigation and power. The map traces the historical path of the Emigrant Trl as it winds through the arid terrain, crossing paths with modern developments like Mormon Blvd and Black Sands Rd.

Agricultural patterns are clearly visible in the southern portion of the quadrangle, particularly around the settlement of Little Valley. Here, a network of artificial waterways including the Shoofly Canal, S Side Canal, and the sprawling Bruneau Arm illustrate the transformation of the high desert. To the north, the sharp relief of Canyon Cr cuts through the plateaus, while the Narrows marks a constricted passage in the reservoir system.