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1947 Map of Indian Cove

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Indian Cove sits at a critical intersection of western transit history where the Snake River carves through the southern Idaho desert. This mid-century survey illustrates the layered transportation corridors that define the region, including the historic path of the Old Oregon Trail as it parallels the Union Pacific tracks and the Oregon Short Line. The landscape is dominated by stark geological formations like Indian Point and the high overlooks of Medbury Hill. Economic activity is evidenced by infrastructure such as the Indian Cove Bridge and a Pumping Plant, which suggest the vital role of water management in this arid environment. Traces of early industrial attempts appear in the form of a Gravel Pit and scattered Prospects near the river, while the complex terrain of Chalk Flat and Chalk Gulch highlights the erosive force of the high desert's occasional runoff through Dry Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain