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1979 Map of Niagara Springs

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Niagara Springs
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 carves a deep, dramatic path across this landscape, separating Gooding and Twin Falls counties. This 1979 survey, updated in the early 1990s, documents the vital water infrastructure of the Magic Valley, featuring complex systems like the Aqueduct and Siphon that support the local agricultural economy. Along the northern rim, the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area protects the unique hydrological features of the canyon, where Niagara Springs and Crystal Springs emerge from the basalt cliffs.

Agricultural and industrial life is centered around the Bob Barton Highway and Rex Leland Highway, where landmarks such as the Orchard Valley School and the settlement of Appleton reflect the area's rural development. The canyon floor shows a high concentration of aquaculture with both public and private Fish Hatchery operations, while the surrounding plateaus are dotted with numerous Feedlot locations and Gravel Pit sites, illustrating the diverse land use in this river-driven corridor.