1984 Map of Lake Walcott West

About this map

The Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge dominates this mid-1980s landscape, protecting a massive stretch of the Snake River as it widens into Lake Walcott. The map documents the critical infrastructure of the Minidoka Project, featuring the Power Plant and Spillway that regulate water flow for the region's agricultural network. Irrigation systems are clearly marked, including the Main North Side Canal and the Main South Side Canal, which divert water from the river to transform the arid surroundings. Small ecological and recreational details appear along the water's edge, such as Bird Island, Blue Lake, and a Boat Ramp. This survey provides a precise look at the convergence of three counties—Blaine, Minidoka, and Cassia—at a point defined by hydraulic engineering and wildlife conservation.