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2020 Map of Notus

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Notus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Boise River carves a winding path through this western Idaho landscape, supporting a complex network of agricultural irrigation in Canyon County. Smaller communities like Notus and Greenleaf anchor a grid of rural homesteads and farm roads, while the Union Pacific Railroad parallels the river, facilitating the transport of regional produce. The map illustrates the intensive water management of the Snake River Plain, showing an intricate system of laterals and drains such as the Mora Canal Extension, Phyllis Canal, and Golden Gate Canal.

Evidence of local heritage and infrastructure is scattered across the township lines, from the Pleasant Ridge Cem south of the river to the Hibbs Airport near Greenleaf. Numerous gulches, including Christian Gulch and Dixie Gulch, define the elevation changes between the river valley and the higher irrigation benches. This detailed survey provides a clear view of the rural-industrial landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century.