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1972 Map of Kimama

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Kimama
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad cuts a sharp diagonal through the high desert landscape of the Snake River Plain on this survey of the Kimama area. This settlement is defined by its critical infrastructure for rail and water, featuring a Pumping Station, a Siphon, and a prominent Aqueduct that reveal the engineering required to sustain life and transport in this arid region of southern Idaho. The boundary between Lincoln Co and Minidoka Co is clearly delineated, crossing a terrain characterized by volcanic features and man-made water storage.

Natural and artificial water sources like Schrike Reservoir and Sage Lake dot the map alongside numerous wells, such as Well 4236 and Well 4287, indicating the intensive groundwater management of the early 1970s. A striking geological landmark, The Crater, dominates the central portion of the quadrangle, serving as a reminder of the area's volcanic heritage amidst a grid of section roads like 1100 North Road.