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1958 Map of Kuna

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Kuna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Kuna serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated along the Oregon Short Line Railroad and the waters of Indian Creek. The map documents a highly engineered agricultural landscape, where the Mora Canal and North Canal feed an intricate network of irrigation features including the Teed Lateral, Ramsey Lateral, and the Mc Clenagan Siphon. These water systems represent the critical infrastructure that transformed the high desert into productive farmland near the Canyon and Ada county line.

South of the settlement, the terrain is dominated by the volcanic profile of Kuna Butte, a landmark rising above the surrounding plains. To the southeast, the subterranean geological feature of Kuna Cave provides a distinct contrast to the surface-level drainage works like the Benton Drain and Golden Gulch Drain. A local Cemetery and various Gravel Pits are also noted, marking the essential sites of early community life and industry.