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1965 Map of Milner

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Milner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Snake River defines the southern reach of this landscape, carving through a region heavily shaped by early 20th-century irrigation engineering. This 1960s-era survey, updated through the early 1990s, documents the intricate water management system centered around the Milner Dam and Milner Lake. The massive Milner Gooding Canal and North Side Main Canal stretch across the terrain, supporting the agricultural development that gave rise to small settlements like McHenry and Greenwood.

Visible landmarks such as the Bypass Hydroelectric Facility and several pumping stations emphasize the industrial scale of water diversion here. For those researching local history, the map identifies Parsons (Site) and a Cem near the river, along with the distinct geological rise of Hazelton Butte. The complex network of siphons, aqueducts, and lateral ditches illustrates the complete transformation of the high desert into a productive corridor.