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2020 Map of Lake Fork

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lake Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Long Valley forms the central character of this Valley County landscape, defined by a complex network of agricultural irrigation and natural drainage. Water management is a primary feature, as evidenced by the Lake Irrigation District Canal, Cruzen Ditch, and Boulder Ditch, which redirect flow across the valley floor to support local ranching and farming. The central settlement of Lake Fork sits at the heart of this system, flanked by the Flying A Ranch Airport and the smaller Splan Airport, reflecting the region's reliance on private aviation for remote access.

Genealogical interest is found in the cultural landmarks of the rural population, including the Finn Church and the nearby Finn Cem, as well as Spink Cem further south. These sites, along with established locales like Norwood and Archabal, suggest a history of tight-knit agricultural communities. The terrain shifts abruptly to the east, where the elevation rises into Bear Gulch and toward the Lower Jug Cr Reservoir, marking the boundary between the cultivated valley and the Idaho wilderness.