Loading map...

2013 Map of Melba

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Melba and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of Canyon and Ada counties are defined by a complex network of irrigation infrastructure and volcanic terrain. In the early 21st century, the area displays a reliance on water management, with the Mora Canal and Waldvogel Canal feeding a dense grid of laterals and drains like the Brooks Lateral and Coe Lateral. This systematic layout supports the small communities of Bowmont and Westma, which are situated amidst the flat valley floors of Upper Deer Flat.

Prominent topographic markers rise sharply from the irrigated plains, including Madden Butte, Powers Butte, and the distinct Hat Butte. These landforms provide a natural contrast to the geometric precision of the t2n r2w and t1n r1w township lines. The mapping of Melmont and various drainage features such as the Three Buttes Drain and Rock Spur Drain provides a clear view of how the local geography was adapted for modern agriculture and settlement.