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1964 Map of Eden

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Eden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Agricultural life in Jerome County is defined by an intricate network of irrigation, with the Twin Falls Canal and Eden Canal carving through the landscape to support the settlements of Eden and Hazelton. This late-century update of a mid-1960s survey illustrates a region shaped by water management, featuring a massive Aqueduct and several siphons that transport water across the undulating terrain. To the south, the Snake River serves as the prominent natural boundary between Jerome and Twin Falls counties, while the Wilson Lake Reservoir dominates the northeastern corner.

Local landmarks such as Skeleton Butte and Hansen Butte provide topographical relief in an otherwise strictly organized grid of rural roads and feedlots. Community centers are clearly marked, including the Trinity Lutheran Church and Valley High Sch, which serve the clustered populations near the Union Pacific rail line. The presence of the Municipal Airport and various gravel operations like the Quarry and Borrow Pit reflect the mid-century infrastructure and industrial needs of this high-desert farming community.