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2013 Map of Heise

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Heise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Geothermal activity and agricultural engineering define the landscape around the Snake River in this eastern Idaho survey. The settlement of Heise serves as a focal point near the river's bend, where thermal features like Heise Hot Springs, Elkhorn Warm Spring, and Hawley Warm Spring emerge from the complex geology of the canyon. To the north and west, a sophisticated network of water management infrastructure supports the region's farms, including the Sunnydell Canal, Enterprise Canal, and the descriptively named Farmers Friend Canal.

The terrain transitions sharply from the irrigated river valley to the highlands of the southeast, where Kelly Mtn rises above the Kelly Canyon Ski Area. This area contains a mix of small community centers like Byrne, Jensen, and Herbert, alongside notable geographic landmarks such as Butler Island and Bertha Rock. The map meticulously details the intersection of Jefferson, Madison, and Bonneville counties, illustrating the modern rural character of the Snake River Plain.