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1949 Map of Hagerman

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Hagerman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through the Hagerman Valley, defining the region's character as a hub for both ancient paleontology and modern hydroelectric power. This landscape is home to the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, where Fossil Gulch and Peters Gulch reveal the geological history of the Snake River Plain. Near the town of Hagerman, the river's descent is harnessed by facilities such as the Lower Salmon Falls Power Plant and the Upper Salmon Falls Power Plant, illustrating the industrial significance of the canyon floor.

Water-intensive agriculture and conservation efforts are evident in the numerous Fish Farms and the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area. To the north, the Malad River creates the striking Malad Gorge, now preserved within Malad Gorge State Park. The map also traces the complex network of irrigation and infrastructure required to manage the arid surroundings, from the Pipeline to the Aqueduct crossing the valley floor.