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2010 Map of Ririe

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Ririe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The braided channels of the Snake River dominate this high-desert agricultural landscape, where an intricate network of man-made waterways supports the valley's productivity. In this era, the town of Ririe serves as a local hub near the Enterprise Canal and Harrison Canal, while smaller communities like Archer and Lyman anchor the northern reaches. The reliance on water engineering is evident in the dense concentration of canals, including the Farmers Friend Canal and Burgess Canal, which navigate the terrain alongside natural features such as Texas Slough and Lowder Slough.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks like the Sutton Cemetery and trace the development of rural settlements such as Labelle, Rudy, and Sunnydell. The map details the transition between the active riverbed and the gridded agricultural plots, intersected by naming conventions that reflect the local pioneers and their irrigation systems, from the Reid Canal to the Clark Edwards Canal.