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2017 Map of Market Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Market Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Market Lake and the adjacent Market Lake Slough dominate the southeastern portion of this Jefferson County landscape, highlighting a complex wetland system that has long influenced local movement and agriculture. The intersection of modern transportation and early settlement is evident at Sage Junction, where the north-south interstate corridor meets east-west routes like Twin Butte Sage Junction Rd. To the north, the small settlement of Hawgood sits along the path of Old Hwy 91, representing the evolution of regional transit from historical highways to modern expressways.

Water management is a central theme in this high-desert environment, with the Robison Canal and Bell Larsen Canal threading through the township and range sections. These irrigation features stand in contrast to natural topographical landmarks such as Mollys Nipple, a distinctive high point in the western half of the quadrangle. The map captures a transition between the marshy lowlands of the lake basin and the organized grid of rural roads and agricultural plots typical of this Idaho region.