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1993 Map of Lake Walcott

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Lake Walcott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Snake River corridor defines this South-Central Idaho landscape, where irrigated agricultural lands transition into the stark volcanic geology of the Wapi Lava Flow. In the early 1990s, the region's human geography was anchored by Rupert and Burley, with smaller rail-side settlements like Acequia and Amalga marking the path of the Union Pacific railroad. The map provides a clear look at the intricate network of canals and drains that support the farming communities south of the river near Declo and Springdale.

Preservation and natural landmarks are central to this sheet, featuring the expansive Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge surrounding Lake Walcott. To the east, the historic grounds of Massacre Rocks State Park sit along the river's edge, while the northern terrain is punctuated by isolated volcanic features such as Split Butte and Pillar Butte. This survey provides a comprehensive view of the intersection between Snake River Plain irrigation and the surrounding high-desert wilderness.