2013 Map of Initial Point

About this map

Initial Point dominates the northern landscape of this region, serving as the fundamental surveying marker for the state of Idaho. The terrain transitions from the high volcanic plateau down to the deeply incised canyon of the Snake River, which forms the boundary between Ada and Owyhee counties. This 2013 survey illustrates the balance between agricultural development and the arid geography of the Con Shea Basin. Evidence of early and modern irrigation efforts is visible through the Waldvogel Canal and smaller water bodies like Halverson Lake. The map reveals a grid of rural access roads such as Black Cat Rd and Swan Falls Rd that service the isolated homesteads and livestock operations, including the Priest Ranch situated along the river's winding course.