2020 Map of Idaho Falls South

About this map

Idaho Falls serves as the focal point of this survey, where the urban grid meets the extensive irrigation network of the upper Snake River Plain. The Snake River bisects the landscape, its flow diverted into an intricate system of waterways including the Great Western Canal, Butte Arm Canal, and German Canal. This infrastructure transformed the arid valley into a productive agricultural region, supporting outlying settlements like Shelley, Taylorville, and Mitchell. The influence of the Union Pacific railroad is evident, paralleling the river and anchoring the local economy. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including Rose Hill Cem, New Sweden Cem, and Taylor Cem, alongside civic landmarks such as the Bonneville County Courthouse. From the residential expansion near the Sand Hills to the rural expanses of Cotton, the map illustrates a region defined by its reliance on managed water.