2020 Map of C J Strike Dam

About this map

The C J Strike Dam anchors this landscape at the convergence of the Snake and Bruneau rivers, defining a region where modern water management meets deep history. The impounded waters of the C J Strike Reservoir and its Bruneau Arm dominate the central terrain, yet traces of the westward expansion remain visible. The historic Emigrant Trl cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a reminder of the overland routes that preceded the current network of agricultural infrastructure. The reliance on water for the surrounding high desert is evident in the engineered paths of the Shoofly Canal and the S Side Canal, which sustain the irrigation-based economy of Bruneau Valley. From the small settlement at Little Valley to the narrow passage known as the Narrows, this map documents a critical point of industrial and agricultural development in southwestern Idaho.