2013 Map of Milner

About this map

Milner and the surrounding agricultural landscape of the Magic Valley are defined by an intricate network of irrigation projects drawing from the Snake River. This 2013 survey documents the modern state of these massive engineering efforts, including the North Side Main Canal, the Milner Gooding Canal, and the Twin Falls Main Canal. These waterways snake across the high desert plains, transforming the arid terrain into productive farmland. The topography is anchored by Hazelton Butte, providing a rare elevation point amidst the web of laterals and ditches. Smaller community hubs like Greenwood and McHenry are situated along these water routes, reflecting the settlement patterns dictated by irrigation access. Significant water bodies such as Wilson Lake Reservoir and Milner Lake serve as key storage and recreation points within this hydraulic system that straddles the borders of Jerome, Twin Falls, and Cassia counties.