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2013 Map of Rose

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Rose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Snake River water management defines this portion of Bingham County, where an intricate network of man-made waterways supports the regional agricultural landscape. The southern portion of the sheet reveals a complex irrigation system including the Aberdeen Springfield Canal, Riverside Canal, and Peoples Canal, which draw from the river to transform the arid terrain. To the north, the topography shifts dramatically at Hells Half Acre, a distinctive volcanic landscape that contrasts with the settled river valley below.

Small communities and rural hubs such as McDonaldville and Rose serve as anchors for the local population. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land proximity to named landmarks like Morgans Pasture or follow the path of the Rising River as it traverses the upper townships. This 2013 survey documents the intersection of natural river systems and human engineering, from the W Br Blackfoot Canal to the various ditches that sustain the Snake River Valley.