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2017 Map of Heise

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Heise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Heise lies at a dramatic bend in the Snake River, where the high desert floor meets the rising slopes of the Targhee National Forest. This landscape is defined by its thermal activity and complex irrigation network, featuring notable geothermal sites such as Elkhorn Warm Spring, Hawley Warm Spring, and the central Hot Springs area. The geography shifts from the flat alluvial plains of the Dry Bed and Sidehill Ditch to the prominent heights of Kelly Mtn and the distinct formations of Bertha Rock and Blanche Rock.

Agricultural development is visible through a sophisticated system of water management, including the Farmers Friend Canal and Enterprise Canal. The map documents the scattered rural settlements of Jensen, Byrne, and Herbert, connected by a grid of county roads like Covington Rd and Lewis Rd. The Tie-Bend and Butler Island areas highlight the river's historical importance to the local economy and natural topography in this corner of Idaho.