2017 Map of Lake Fork

About this map

Lake Fork and Norwood anchor this Valley County landscape, a region defined by an intricate network of irrigation and aviation. The Payette River Scenic Byway cuts through the valley floor, connecting agricultural tracts that rely on the Spink Barker Ditch, Mahala Ditch, and Cruzen Ditch to manage the waters of Boulder Cr and the Lake Fork river. This 2017 survey reveals a particular concentration of private airstrips, including the Flying A Ranch Airport, Splan Airport, and Bear Air Airport, which reflect the modern logistical character of this mountain-fringed basin. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Finn Cem and Spink Cem provides specific points for family research. To the east, the terrain rises into the foothills where the Lower Jug Cr Reservoir and Melton Reservoir are found near Bear Gulch, while the southern edge of the map reaches the northern reaches of Lake Cascade.