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2013 Map of Magic Reservoir East

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Magic Reservoir East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Big Wood River meanders through the Wood River Valley in this Idaho landscape, where the high desert meets the northern shores of Magic Reservoir. The settlement of Magic City sits along the western edge of the quadrangle, overlooking the reservoir's waters and the nearby Clay Bank Hills. This area serves as a critical corridor for travel and water management, evidenced by the convergence of routes at Stanton Crossing and the irrigation potential of Black Slough and Crystal Cr.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-named landmarks and historical sites, such as the Timmerman Cem and the Timmerman Hills. The terrain is characterized by distinct volcanic and alluvial features, from the prominence of Rattlesnake Butte and Ditto Hill to the expanse of Spud Patch Flat and Lava Point. These features, alongside named springs like Martin Spring and Wurst Spring, highlight the essential relationship between water sources and early ranching or settlement patterns in Blaine County.