1951 Map of Heise

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The Snake River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving a complex path through the valley where Butler Island sits amidst a network of intricate irrigation channels. The area is a nexus of geothermal activity, evidenced by Hot Springs, Elkhorn Warm Spring, and Hawley Warm Spring. Settlement patterns follow the river and the Union Pacific line, with the community of Heise positioned near a Ranger Station and the base of the mountains. This era shows an intensive agricultural effort through the naming of numerous water works like the Farmers Friend Canal, Enterprise Canal, and Poplar Loop Canal. To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward Kelly Mtn and the deep incision of Kelly Canyon, providing a stark contrast to the developed river flats where the Union Pacific railroad services small landings such as Byrne and Jenson.