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2020 Map of Glenns Ferry

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Glenns Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Snake River winds through this Idaho landscape, where the historic town of Glenns Ferry serves as a central hub for transport and irrigation. The map reveals the critical role of water management in the high desert, evidenced by the King Hill Main Canal and smaller features like Indian Hole Pond. Near the river's bend, Three Island State Park marks a famous crossing point where pioneers once braved the currents.

Transport history is etched into the terrain via the Old Oregon Trail Hwy and W Railroad Dr, following the natural corridor carved by the river. To the south, the topography grows more complex with the deep incisions of Deadman Canyon and Rosevear Gulch. Local landmarks such as Slick Bridge and Deadman Falls provide specific points of interest for those tracing the geographical development of Elmore County.