Moreland and its surrounding agricultural communities define this landscape west of the Snake River. The region's history is deeply tied to a sophisticated irrigation network, visible through dozens of named waterways like the Peoples Canal, Aberdeen Springfield Canal, and the Danskin Canal. These man-made features weave between the Snake River and the Blackfoot River, supporting small settlements such as Aiken, Clarkson, and Riverside. This 2010 survey highlights how water management transformed the high desert into a productive corridor. Genealogists will find three significant burial sites: Moreland Cemetery in the north, Thomas Riverside Cemetery centrally located, and Gibson Cemetery in the southeast. Notable landmarks like the Riverton Access Area and the private Russell W Anderson Strip airfield further illustrate the blend of recreational river access and rural aviation in this part of Bingham County.
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1940 · Blackfoot
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Blackfoot
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Baldy Knoll
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Rose
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Pingree
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Idaho Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Idaho Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Fort Hall
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Buckskin Basin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000