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1965 Map of Linderman Dam

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Linderman Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Teton River carves a deep, winding path through the landscape of the Upper Snake River Valley in this mid-1960s survey. The map centers on the Linderman Dam Spillway, a critical piece of water infrastructure situated near the Linderman Ranch. This area reflects a quiet agricultural and ranching economy, where small community centers like the Grange Hall and a local Church served the surrounding farmsteads.

Evidence of the region's hydraulic and natural geography is scattered across the sheet, from the confluence of Canyon Creek and Crooked Creek to the various Falls along the river's descent. The county lines for Fremont, Madison, and Teton meet here, highlighting the intersection of these agricultural districts. Industrial activity is minimal but present, noted by a Gravel Pit and a isolated Well, indicating the small-scale extraction and resource management typical of rural Idaho during this period.