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2020 Map of Lake Lowell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lake Lowell dominates this Canyon County landscape, serving as the central hub for an intricate web of irrigation infrastructure between Nampa and Caldwell. The map documents a highly managed hydrological system, featuring a complex network of delivery channels and drainage lines such as the Phyllis Canal, Deer Flat High Line Canal, and Deer Flat Low Line Canal. These waterways define the agricultural boundaries of the region, interspersed with local landmarks like the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens and the community at Underkoflers Corner.

Transitioning from the water's edge, the terrain includes prominent landforms like Gotts Point and the elevations of Lower Deer Flat. Recreational and aviation interests are well-represented by the Sky Ranch North Airport, Sky Ranch South Airport, and a system of footpaths including the Nature Trail and Historical Trail. This survey captures the modern interface of high-desert irrigation engineering and the growing residential footprints of the Nampa and Caldwell outskirts.