2020 Map of Firth

About this map

The Snake River Valley defines this agricultural corridor in Bingham County, where a sophisticated network of irrigation channels supports the local economy. Established settlements like Firth, Shelley, and Basalt are clustered along the eastern side of the Snake River, while smaller nodes like Goshen Junction and Kimball mark important crossroads in the rural landscape. The map reveals the intricate engineering of the high desert, with the Great Western Canal, Aberdeen Springfield Canal, and Reservation Canal diverting water across the plains. These water systems, alongside numerous laterals like the Steel Lateral and Monson Lateral, illustrate the intensive land management required for cultivation in this part of Idaho. Genealogists can find several established burial grounds serving these communities, including Riverview Cem, Basalt Cem, and Hillcrest Cem. To the southeast, the terrain rises toward Presto Bench near the confluence where the Blackfoot River enters the valley.