1949 Map of Rexburg

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Rexburg serves as the focal point of this 1940s landscape, established as a regional center of education and agriculture in eastern Idaho. The presence of Ricks College, the Courthouse, and the Rigby Hosp underscores the town's role as a developed hub during this era. Surrounding the urban grid, a complex network of irrigation infrastructure including the Ward Canal, Hibbard Canal, and Rexburg Canal illustrates the transformation of the Snake River Plain through water management. The hydrology is dominated by the braiding channels of Henrys Fork and the South Fork Teton River, which create the expansive Teton Island. Smaller outlying settlements like Sugar City, Thornton, and Salem are connected by the Union Pacific Yellowstone Branch, while community life is anchored by landmarks such as the Independence Ward Ch and the Burton Cem.