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1958 Map of King Hill

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of King Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Snake River frontage and the high volcanic plateaus of the Mount Bennett Hills define this central Idaho landscape in the late 1950s. The settlement of King Hill serves as the primary hub, situated where the Union Pacific railroad parallels the river's northern bank. This corridor is a complex network of water management, featuring a ditch, siphon, and flume system designed to move water from Clover Creek and King Hill Creek to the surrounding benchlands.

Upland from the river, the terrain is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and water sources, such as Walker Reservoir and Dempsey Meadows. The presence of many springs, including Whisky Spring, Corker Springs, and the colorfully named Dead Horse Spr, indicates the critical importance of water rights for ranching in this arid environment. Dramatic landforms like Devils Playground and Kings Crown contrast with the productive valley floor.