2013 Map of Roberts

About this map

The small town of Roberts serves as the focal point for this 2013 survey, where the intersection of water and land management is on full display in Jefferson County. An intricate network of irrigation systems, including the Bell Larsen Canal, Butte Market Lake Canal, and Poltevin Ditch, defines the local economy and landscape, showing how the high desert has been adapted for agriculture. The terrain transition is marked by natural features like Taylor Slough and man-made infrastructure such as the McCarthy Ditch and Kettle Butte Drain, which regulate the flow across the Snake River Plain. Transportation is centered on a grid of rural routes, from the long-reaching Pole Line Rd to Mud Lake Rd, facilitating movement between the fields and the town center. The southern portion of the sheet reaches the border between Jefferson Co and Bonneville Co, anchoring the map in its regional context.