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1950 Map of Gooding Butte

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Gooding Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The confluence of high-desert water management and rail transportation is evident on this 1950 map of south-central Idaho. The Big Wood River and Little Wood River converge in the eastern portion of the quadrangle, feeding a complex network of man-made waterways including the Gooding Main Canal and various irrigation ditches. These features represent the mid-century agricultural development of the Snake River Plain, where water diversion transformed the arid landscape.

Infrastructure for the region is anchored by the Union Pacific railroad, which follows the path of the Oregon Short Line near the settlement of Fuller. To the south, the Malad River carves a deep canyon through the volcanic terrain, featuring a notable falls and a dam. The prominent volcanic landform Gooding Butte stands as a landmark near the Gooding Municipal Airport, which is marked by several beacons to guide post-war aviation.