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2023 Map of Deer Parks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Deer Parks and the Snake River dominate this 2023 Jefferson County landscape, where complex irrigation networks meet the natural hydrology of the Snake River Valley. The southern portion of the map is defined by the braided path of the river, creating features like Kellers Island and the Oxbow Slough. To manage this water-rich environment, a system of historic and modern waterways was established, including the Butte Market Lake Canal, East Canal, and the Deer Park Canal.

Evidence of the area’s rural development is visible in the alignment of Hawgood Crossing Rd and Menan Butte Rd, which cross the high desert terrain north of the wetlands. Natural hydrology is further highlighted by the presence of East Springs, which feeds into the canal system. This sheet illustrates the ongoing balance between the preservation of the Deer Parks wildlife area and the agricultural demands of the surrounding county.