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2020 Map of Sun River

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sun River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Sun River and its accompanying riverbank settlement anchor this landscape at the intersection of Teton and Cascade counties. The topography is defined by prominent plateaus including First Bench, Ashuelot Bench, and Taft Hill, which rise above the river valley. The region's hydraulic history is visible through a complex network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, such as the Sun River Valley Ditch, Greenfield S Canal, and GS 51 Ditch, which were essential for transforming these semi-arid terraces into productive land.

Local landmarks and roads reflect the rural character of the area, with the Sun River Cem serving as a significant site for genealogical research. Transportation and property boundaries are marked by a grid of named routes like Sun River Cascade Rd and New Dracut Hill Rd, alongside distinctive local names like Quarter Horse Ln and Palomino. The meandering path of Mill Coulee Cr and Muddy Creek further shapes the valley's drainage pattern south of the Teton County line.