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2023 Map of Roseworth

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Roseworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Roseworth stands as a focal point in this southern Idaho landscape, where high-desert terrain meets a complex network of twentieth-century irrigation. The movement of water is the primary architect of human activity here, evidenced by the Cedar Mesa Reservoir and its associated distribution channels, including the Cedar Mesa Canal, Clark Lateral, and A Lateral. These man-made features contrast with the natural drainage patterns of Devil Creek and Worley Draw, illustrating the effort required to support agriculture in Twin Falls County.

Prominent topographic features like Pigtail Butte and Coonskin Butte rise above the surrounding flats, serving as natural landmarks for those navigating the grid of rural roads. Names such as John Boyd Flat and John Boyd Draw suggest the legacy of early settlers or ranching families who worked this land. The map captures a high plateau character, defined by expansive open spaces between the isolated volcanic buttes and the vital infrastructure of the desert irrigation system.