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1948 Map of Indian Cove

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Indian Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through this high desert landscape, serving as a corridor for both nature and industry in the late 1940s. The northern reaches are dominated by the logistics of the Oregon Short Line, where the Chalk Spur and an Aband Canal reveal the intersection of rail transport and early water management efforts. Settlements are sparse but strategically placed, including the tiny outpost of Blacks and the riverside Barber Cabin.

Geothermal activity defines the southwestern corner within the Bruneau Valley, where numerous Artesian Wells and springs like the Indian Bathtub and Pence Hot Spr dot the terrain. This area reflects a reliance on local water sources, evidenced by the Buckaroo Dam and the Bruneau Cem, which provides a focal point for genealogical research. The dramatic topography is further marked by the Sand Dunes of Eagle Cove and the deep incisions of Loveridge Gulch.