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1949 Map of Roberts

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Roberts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The town of Roberts serves as the focal point for this Eastern Idaho landscape, situated along the Union Pacific rail line. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation and water management, featuring the Taylor Canal, Poitevin Ditch, and Mc Carthy Ditch. These waterways, alongside features like a Siphon and multiple Pumps, reveal the intensive agricultural development required to cultivate the Snake River Plain during the mid-20th century.

Southwest of the settlement, Kettle Butte rises as a prominent topographical landmark, providing a stark contrast to the low-lying Slough and various drainage channels like the Drain. Small-scale landholdings or rural markers such as Larsen and Bell indicate the local family names tied to the area's development. This map captures the transition from traditional rail-based commerce to a landscape increasingly dominated by utility corridors and irrigation infrastructure.