2017 Map of Idaho Falls North

About this map

Idaho Falls anchors the southern edge of this study, where the Snake River winds through a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure. The map reveals the critical role of water management in this portion of the Snake River Valley, showing numerous historic waterways such as the Great Western Canal, the Owners Mutual Canal, and the Burgess Canal. These channels, alongside smaller features like Mel Fieldings Ditch and the Osgood Canal, supported the agricultural expansion that established rural communities like Coltman, Payne, and Osgood. Near the city, the presence of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport and the junction of major transit routes highlight the area's development into a regional transportation hub. Researchers can trace the dense grid of county roads that connect these outlying settlements to the urban center, reflecting a long-standing pattern of high-desert farming and town-building in Bonneville County.