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1979 Map of Jerome

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Jerome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Jerome serves as the focal point of this late-century survey, revealing a highly organized agricultural landscape defined by an extensive network of irrigation. The Union Pacific railroad and major corridors like Bob Barton Highway cut through a grid of section roads, including Appleton Road and North 3673 Road. These routes connect essential community hubs such as the Court House, Grange Hall, and several educational institutions like Appleton Sch and Canyonside School.

The southern portion of the map is dominated by the dramatic descent into the Snake River canyon. The terrain drops sharply from the Sucker Flat plateau toward Auger Falls, where the river marks the boundary between Jerome and Twin Falls counties. This area highlights the transition from industrial agriculture, evidenced by numerous Feedlot and Storage Bins markers, to specialized land use such as the Jerome Country Club, the State Game Farm, and various Fish Farm operations along the river's edge.