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1964 Map of Kimberly

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Kimberly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep, dramatic course through this portion of the Magic Valley, defining the boundary between Jerome and Twin Falls counties. During the mid-1960s, the agricultural character of the region is evident in the layout of Kimberly and Hansen, both situated along the Union Pacific railroad line. The map identifies the historic location of Springtown (Site) on the riverbank, a former mining settlement that stood in contrast to the modern infrastructure of the Hansen Bridge and nearby power generation facilities like the Powerhouse and Gaging Station.

Away from the irrigated farmlands, the geography becomes more complex with distinctive landmarks such as Devils Corral, Clay Caves, and Box Canyon. The presence of the U S Department of Agriculture and University of Idaho Research Center underscores the area's importance to Idaho's agricultural development. Numerous springs emerge along the canyon walls, feeding into smaller bodies of water like Vineyard Lake and Echo Lake before reaching the main river channel.