2013 Map of Fort Hall

About this map

Fort Hall and Gibson anchor this portion of the Snake River Plain, dominated by a intricate network of irrigation channels. The map documents the vital infrastructure of the Fort Hall Indian Agency, where the desert landscape is transformed by an expansive system of laterals and canals including the Gibson Canal, Nadine Lateral, and Townsend Lateral. This managed water system supports the agricultural activities of the region, which transitions from the flatlands into the rising elevations of the Pocatello Range and the prominent landmark of Ferry Butte in the northwest. Local history is preserved in the placement of the Good Shepherd Cem and family-named routes such as Ballard Cemetery Rd and Edmo Rd. The survey also marks the boundary between Bingham Co and Bannock Co, illustrating the intersection of modern logistics and traditional land management.