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1992 Map of Mora

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

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Mora sits at the heart of this Ada County landscape, where the agricultural infrastructure of the Boise Valley meets the conservation lands of the Snake River canyon. The map details a complex network of irrigation and drainage that sustained local farming during the late twentieth century, including the Hubbard Lateral Canal, Mason Creek Feeder Canal, and the South Railroad Lateral. These man-made waterways interlace with natural drainages like Indian Creek and Tenmile Creek, illustrating the extensive water management required for high-desert cultivation.

To the south, the terrain transitions into the protected Snake River Birds of Prey Area, a distinct contrast to the grid of rural roads and homesteads to the north. Notable landmarks from this era include the Idaho State Correctional Institution and the Radio Towers (KFXD). The presence of settlements like Pleasant Valley and various gravel pits indicates the ongoing development and resource extraction in the region as it balanced natural preservation with industrial and residential growth.