2023 Map of Shoshone SW

About this map

Agricultural irrigation systems dominate this landscape in southern Idaho, defining the border between Lincoln Co and Jerome Co. The map reveals a complex network of man-made waterways essential to the region's high-desert farming, led by the North Side Main Canal and the primary R Canal. This arterial system branches into dozens of smaller distributors, such as Lateral R-14 and Lateral PE4, which follow the subtle contours of the terrain to deliver water to section-line fields. The infrastructure here is a testament to the massive engineering efforts required to transform the Snake River Plain. While few structures are named, the dense grid of rural roads like E Co Line Rd and Hall Rd provides the framework for the modern agricultural parcels that rely on the U Canal and M Canal for their productivity.