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2020 Map of Heise

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Heise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Snake River carves a significant path through this eastern Idaho landscape, where the waters are diverted into an intricate network of irrigation systems including the Enterprise Canal, Farmers Friend Canal, and Sidehill Ditch. This 2020 survey captures the agricultural and geothermal character of the region, anchored by the settlement of Heise and the natural features of the Targhee National Forest. The presence of Elkhorn Warm Spring and Hawley Warm Spring north of the river highlights the area's volcanic geology, while prominent landmarks like Bertha Rock, Blanche Rock, and Kelly Mtn rise above the river valley.

Small rural clusters such as Herbert, Byrne, and Jensen are connected by a grid of secondary roads like Webster Rd and Covington Rd, showing a landscape defined by both recreational value and systematic water management. From the complex topography of Kelly Canyon to the flat expanse of Butler Island, the map documents the boundary lines where Madison, Jefferson, and Bonneville counties meet amidst this high-desert terrain.