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1973 Map of Scoville

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Scoville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Idaho National Engineering Laboratory dominates this high-desert landscape in the early 1970s, illustrating the intersection of nuclear research and the Snake River Plain. The settlement at Scoville serves as a focal point for the extensive infrastructure required by the laboratory, including Farragut Blvd and the specialized Government Railroad. This rail line connects with the Union Pacific, reflecting the logistical needs of this sensitive federal installation.

The physical geography is defined by volcanic features, with vast stretches of Lava and prominent landmarks like Cedar Butte and Cerro Grande. While the northern reaches of the quadrangle include the open Ryegrass Flat, much of the interior is marked as Restricted, indicating the high-security nature of the research facility during the Cold War era. The boundary between Butte Co and Bingham Co cuts across this terrain, where modern engineering meets ancient geological formations.