1949 Map of Newdale

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Henrys Fork and the Fall River dominate the northern landscape of this Idaho territory, creating a complex water management system for early agriculture. This late 1940s survey reveals a dense network of irrigation infrastructure including the Last Chance Canal, Union Canal, and Crosscut Canal. To the south, the Teton River carves a deep, winding path through the plateau, marking the boundary between Fremont and Madison counties. The settlements of Chester and Newdale serve as the primary hubs, linked by the Union Pacific Highway and the Union Pacific rail line. Local history is preserved in details like the Chester Cem and various unnamed windmills and farmsteads. The topographic record illustrates how the natural hydrology of the Snake River Plain was harnessed through engineering, with siphons and flumes crossing the varied terrain of Hog Hollow.