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1968 Map of Idahome

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Idahome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Idahome sits at the edge of the Raft River Valley, serving as a critical waypoint in Cassia County during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the stark transition from the level valley floor to the steep eastern slopes of the Cotterel Mountains. Transport and utility infrastructure dominate the lowlands, where a significant Pipeline and the Old Railroad Grade run parallel to the mountain front.

Evidence of local ranching and water management is visible through numerous points like Potter Spring, Harroun Spring, and a Corral near the mountain base. The rugged western terrain is etched with deep drainages such as Guion Canyon and Harroun Canyon, while the high country features a Radio Facility and several Prospect sites. This survey records a period when the area's industrial footprint included a Substation and Storage Bin to support the local agricultural economy.