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1947 Map of Indian Cove

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Indian Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Old Oregon Trail cuts through the high desert bluffs of southern Idaho in this mid-century survey, tracing a path just north of the Snake River. This stretch of the river serves as the county line between Elmore and Owyhee counties, where the landscape is defined by the stark contrasts of volcanic basalt and sedimentary deposits. Notable features include Indian Point and the steep walls of Chalk Gulch, highlighting the river's deep incision into the surrounding Chalk Flat.

Logistics and infrastructure in the late 1940s are anchored by the Union Pacific railroad, which follows the northern rim through Chalk Spur and Chalk Cut. The Indian Cove Bridge provides a vital crossing point, connecting the river bottomlands to the plateau above. Settlement indicators such as a Windmill, several Pumping Plants, and a Landing Strip suggest an economy balancing early aviation and irrigated agriculture near Indian Cove.