1971 Map of Pocatello North

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The Fort Hall Indian Reservation Boundary defines the northern landscape of this region, where the high desert meets the irrigated plains of the Snake River Plain. In the early 1970s, the agricultural character of Tyhee is starkly contrasted by the rapid suburbanization of Chubbuck and the northern reaches of Pocatello. The complex irrigation network, including the Fort Hall Main Canal and the Tyhee Wasteway, underpins the local economy, while the Union Pacific railroad and the newly constructed Interstate 15 corridor facilitate regional transit. Cultural and civic life is centered around local landmarks such as the County Fairgrounds, Highland High School, and the Drive-in Theater. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Pocatello Range, with the Pocatello Bench serving as a prominent geographical feature overlooking the Portneuf River valley.