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2013 Map of Samaria

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Samaria serves as the primary settlement on this Idaho-Utah borderlands survey, situated where the northern slopes of the Samaria Mountains meet the Malad Valley. The landscape is defined by its sophisticated water management systems, including the Samaria Lake Canal and Samaria Lake, which capture runoff from the high ridges to sustain the agricultural flats below. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous canyons, such as Henderson Canyon and Gardner Canyon, which drain into the Malad River as it flows southward.

Several family-named landmarks suggest a history of early homesteading and range use, including Thomas Davis Canyon and Thomas Davis Springs. The southern portion of the map follows the dramatic descent into Maple Hollow as the elevation drops toward the state line. Genealogists and local historians will find the detailed grid of local routes like S Samaria Rd and Upper Rd helpful for identifying historic property locations in relation to natural features like Gibbs Spring.