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2010 Map of Gooding

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Gooding
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Gooding sits at the heart of an intricate water-management network where the High Desert meets the Snake River Plain. This 2010 USGS topographic survey documents the critical role of irrigation in the region, tracing the South Gooding Main Canal and the Twin Falls North Main Canal as they divert water across the volcanic landscape. The town's grid is flanked by the meandering paths of the Big Wood River and Little Wood River, which converge just west of the settlement.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Pioneer Cemetery and Elmwood Cemetery, while the presence of the Gooding County Fairgrounds emphasizes the community's agricultural heritage. The surrounding terrain is marked by notable features such as Gooding Butte and a complex system of laterals and ditches, including Union Ditch and Poorman Ditch, which underscore the massive engineering efforts required to sustain life and industry in this arid Idaho environment.