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2023 Map of Marion

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Marion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Oakley anchor the southeastern corner of this Cassia County landscape, where the grid of agricultural roads meets the rising foothills of the Sawtooth National Forest. The transition from irrigated valley floor to upland terrain is marked by the West Canal and the meandering path of Goose Creek, which flows northward past the small community of Trout. This area preserves a quiet rural layout where local history is anchored by the Marion Cem and Island Cem, serving the dispersed settlements of Marion and its surrounding ranchlands.

Water management and natural drainage define the region's character, with Big Cottonwood Creek cutting across the northwestern plains while the southern reaches drop into the distinct basin of Big Hollow. The interplay of these natural watercourses with the man-made canal system highlights the enduring importance of water in this Idaho agricultural corridor, set against a backdrop of prominent landmarks like The Knolls.