2017 Map of Goshen

About this map

Goshen and the surrounding agricultural lands of the Snake River valley are defined here by a sophisticated irrigation network. The landscape transitions from the developed grids near Shelley to the intricate water management systems of the Highline Canal, Idaho Canal, and the E Br Snake River Valley Canal. This 2017 survey illustrates the vital relationship between the Blackfoot River and the various man-made waterways like Jones Ditch and Just Canal that support the region's farms. To the east, the terrain rises into the dramatic topography of Wolverine Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon, where the elevation shifts from the valley floor to prominent landmarks like The Butte. These features, alongside the Sand Hills, provide a clear view of how the natural geological formations of eastern Idaho dictate the placement of roads and homesteads.