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2017 Map of Franklin

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Cub River valley in Franklin County anchors this detailed look at Idaho's southeastern corner, where the high-elevation landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water management. Modern agricultural life is evident in the extensive canal systems, including the Cub Canal, Upper Canal, and Lower Canal, which draw from reservoirs such as Foster Reservoir and Lamont Reservoir to sustain the farms surrounding Preston and the community of Whitney. This 2017 survey details a landscape where the grid of county roads, such as Sugar Factory Rd, intersects with the legacy of the Union Pacific railroad.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks across the valley, from the Franklin Cem near the town of Franklin to the Preston Cem and the more remote Fairview Cem to the south. The terrain shifts from the level valley floor to the prominent rising slopes of Little Mtn and the broad Cherryville Flat, providing a clear view of the geographic factors that shaped these Mormon Corridor settlements.