1950 Map of Rigby SE

About this map

Willow Creek carves a winding path through this Bonneville County landscape, where the intensive irrigation networks of the Snake River Plain meet the rising foothills. The map reveals an intricate system of water management including the South Branch Harrison Canal, Enterprise Canal, and Sidehill Ditch, reflecting the region's agricultural dependency. The northern half is dominated by rural family life and farming infrastructure, anchored by the Shelton Ward Church and Milo Cemetery. Transportation is defined by the Union Pacific rail line cutting across the plains toward the northeast. To the southeast, the terrain shifts significantly as the waters of Ririe Reservoir and Blacktail Cr enter the frame, while landmarks like Eagle Rock and the Milo Dry Farm mark the transition from irrigated valley to higher, drier elevations.