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2013 Map of Kuna

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Kuna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Kuna serves as the focal point of this Boise Valley landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation engineering has transformed the arid terrain of southern Idaho. The town sits at the intersection of various water systems, including the Ramsey Lateral, Teed Lateral, and the prominent New York Canal, illustrating the vital role of water management in the region's agricultural development. South of the main settlement, the volcanic prominence of Kuna Butte rises above the canal-laced plains, providing a significant geographical landmark that dictates the flow of laterals like the N-Power Lateral and S Power-Lateral.

Local infrastructure is represented by the Green Acres Airport and a grid of rural roads that straddle the Canyon and Ada county line. The map captures the persistent importance of the Mora Canal and Indian Creek as they wind through the territory, supporting the dispersed farmsteads and growing residential blocks. This survey provides a clear view of the intersection between topographical features and the human-made waterways that sustain the Snake River Plain.