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2010 Map of Idaho Falls South

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Idaho Falls South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Snake River anchors this landscape south of Idaho Falls, where a complex network of irrigation and hydroelectric infrastructure supports the region's agricultural and industrial base. Controlled by the Middle Idaho Falls Dam and Lower Idaho Falls Dam, the river's flow is diverted into an extensive system of canals and laterals, including the Porter Canal, Highland Canal, and the Snake River Valley Canal. These waterways define the rural character between the urban grid of Idaho Falls and the smaller settlements of Cotton, Taylorville, and Shelley.

Local history and genealogy are preserved in sites like the Rose Hill Cemetery and New Sweden Cemetery, which sit among the residential expansions and farm plots. The eastern portion of the map transitions into the Sand Hills and the winding course of Sand Creek, while the western side features the Gem State Access Area and Bennett Bridge. This 2010 survey documents the intersection of modern suburban growth with the enduring irrigation systems that first enabled settlement in this part of Idaho.