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1950 Map of Parker

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

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Sand Dunes dominate the northern landscape of this Snake River Plain quadrangle, pressing against a complex network of agricultural irrigation that defines the local economy. The transition from the arid sands of the Egin Lakes area to the lush river bottoms is managed through an extensive system of waterways, including the Last Chance Canal, St Anthony Canal, and Egin Canal. These engineered channels supported the growth of clustered settlements like Parker, Heman, and Egin, providing the water necessary to transform the volcanic soils into productive farmland near the convergence of Henrys Fork and the Teton River.

Tracing the path of the Union Pacific railroad reveals the primary transit corridor through the region, while a Dismantled RR track suggests the shifting infrastructure of the mid-20th century. For historians, the location of the Fort Henry Historic Monument near the river banks offers a specific point of interest regarding early frontier exploration. The map also captures the layout of smaller communities such as Salem and the northern edge of Sugar City, along with a local Cem and family landmarks that mark the cultural footprint of Fremont Co and Madison Co.