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1950 Map of Niagara Springs

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Niagara Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Snake River carves a dramatic path through this 1950 survey, forming the natural boundary between Gooding and Twin Falls counties. The landscape is defined by the intersection of industrial transport and complex water management, with the Union Pacific railroad and the Bob Barton Highway facilitating movement across the plateau. High above the river, an intricate network of Irrigation Ditches and specialized infrastructure like a Seepage Tunnel and a Pipe Line support the agricultural character of the region.

Local rural life centers around the Northview Grange and education sites like Orchard Valley School, while the map also notes the former site of Cedar Draw School. Natural water sources, including Niagara Springs and Crystal Springs, are prominent features along the canyon walls, near which private enterprises such as a Fish Hatchery have been established. Steep descents like the Niagara Springs Grade highlight the challenging topography of the river canyon.