1950 Map of Ririe

About this map

Snake River braids across this landscape, defining a complex system of islands and irrigation waterways in the transition between Madison and Jefferson counties. The agricultural development of the region is evident in the dense network of canals, including the Reid Canal, Burgess Canal, and Farmers Friend Canal, which divert water to sustain settlements like Ririe and Lyman. The presence of Butler Island and various sloughs like Bannock Slough and Texas Slough illustrates the volatile nature of the river before modern stabilization.