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2010 Map of Rupert

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rupert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Snake River carves a sweeping path across this southern Idaho landscape, separating the agricultural grid of Minidoka County from the southern settlements. The city of Rupert serves as the regional anchor, characterized by its unique town square design and radiating rail-aligned streets. This map reveals a complex hydraulic network essential to the Snake River Plain, featuring an intricate system of canals and drains including the B Canal, Main Drain, and the A-5 Canal. Smaller communities like Springdale, Declo, and Heyburn are connected by a rigid section-line road system that defines the local geography.

Evidence of the area's development is found in the varied water management features, from the Spring Creek Drain to the F Waste Canal. Significant local landmarks include Parees Island in the river's channel and the Declo Cemetery to the east. For those studying the transformation of the Idaho desert into productive farmland, this map documents the precise placement of lateral canals like the H 12 Lateral and G 7 A Lateral that sustain the region's rural economy.