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1948 Map of Idaho Falls North

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Idaho Falls North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Snake River corridors north of Idaho Falls are defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems developed to support the region's agricultural expansion. Numerous named canals, such as the Great Western Canal, Osgood Canal, and Idaho Canal, divert river water to feed the high desert plains. This landscape is dotted with early 20th-century community centers, including the Coltman Ward Church, Fairview School, and St Leon Grange.

Industrial development is centered around the Union Pacific railroad lines and the Idaho Falls Municipal Power Plant, which utilizes the river's energy near the city's northern edge. Rural settlements like Coltman, Payne, and Orvin reflect the era's rail-and-canal economy. The map also documents the Idaho Falls Municipal Airport and recreational spaces such as Riverside Park and the Municipal Golf Course, illustrating the transition from strictly rural land use to urbanized infrastructure.