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1947 Map of Hammett

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Hammett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Hammett serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated along the north bank of the Snake River where the Union Pacific railroad and the Oregon Short Line define the transportation corridor. This landscape reveals a complex history of movement and irrigation, featuring the path of the Old Oregon Trail and the engineered waters of the King Hill Main Canal. The river itself is divided by large landmasses like Schoffs Island and Sparlin Island, while nearby Tailings and Gravel Pits indicate localized industrial activity.

Downstream from the settlement, the Medbury Fy (Aban'd) marks a former crossing point between Elmore and Owyhee Counties. The map captures the transition from the river valley to the surrounding plateaus, where family-named landmarks like McGinness Ranch and water sources such as Simpkins Spr and an Artesial Well highlight the rural ranching infrastructure required for survival in this arid Idaho environment.