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1971 Map of Gooding SE

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Gooding SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The agricultural development of southern Idaho's high desert is etched into the landscape of this 1971 survey. Spanning the borders of Gooding, Lincoln, and Jerome Counties, the area is defined by a sophisticated water management network designed to reclaim the arid soil. A primary Canal system feeds into numerous Lateral branches, controlled by infrastructure such as a Diversion Dam and a Siphon. These features illustrate the mid-century expansion of irrigation that transformed this region's economy.

Away from the waterworks, the terrain is sparsely marked, revealing a network of primitive transportation routes. Extensive Jeep Trails and standard Trails cross the open ground, likely following established utility or ranching paths. The lack of concentrated settlements or named towns highlights the rural, resource-focused nature of the land, where the most significant human imprints are the waterways themselves.