2004 Map of Fruitvale

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The Weiser River valley anchors this rural Adams County landscape, where small settlements like Fruitvale and Glendale reside along the river's path. Irrigation and water management are central to the area's development, evidenced by the Yantis Ditch and various nameless canals that supported local agriculture. In the southern portion, the Council Municipal Airport and a nearby Cem mark the outskirts of the county seat, while the community of Hoover sits at the junction of river and rail. The terrain shifts dramatically from the flat river valley to the heights of Hornet Ridge and Fort Hall Ridge, much of which falls within the Payette National Forest. This era shows a landscape managed for both timber and ranching, with the New Meadows Ranger District and Council Ranger District dividing jurisdiction over these upland reaches.