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2017 Map of Rose

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Snake River Valley defines the landscape of this Idaho region, where an intricate network of irrigation projects supported agricultural development in the early 21st century. The map illustrates the vital role of water management, showing major waterways like the Aberdeen Springfield Canal, Riverside Canal, and Peoples Canal as they traverse the plains. These engineered channels, along with smaller features like the Highline Ditch and New Lavaside Ditch, provide the backbone for the local farming economy near the Snake River.

Small settlements and rural communities are dispersed throughout the survey area, including McDonaldville and Rose in the south, while the northern section remains more open with features like Rising River. A grid of local roads, including Rose Rd and Rising River Rd, connects the various farmsteads and townships. This detailed record of the terrain highlights the intersection of natural river systems and human-made infrastructure that has shaped Bingham County.