2023 Map of Dingle

About this map

Dingle sits at the edge of the wetlands where the Bear River and Bear Lake Outlet dominate the valley floor. This 2023 survey illustrates a landscape defined by water management and conservation, with much of the terrain preserved within the Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge. A complex network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the Rainbow Canal, Peg Leg Ditch, and Ream Crockett Canal, crisscrosses the lowlands between Dingle Swamp and Mud Lake. To the east, the topography shifts abruptly as the valley meets the steep slopes of Lake Ridge and Merkley Mtn. Local landmarks like the Bear Lake County Airport and the Dingle Cem provide anchor points for family historians and residents in this rural corner of Idaho, where the legacy of early 20th-century water engineering remains a central feature of the modern environment.