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2020 Map of Terreton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Terreton and the neighboring settlement of Mud Lake anchor this agricultural landscape in the Snake River Plain, where a sophisticated irrigation network is visible. The reliance on water management is evident through the path of the Crystal Lake Canal and the Owsley Canal, which cut through the rectilinear grid of township sections. This area of Jefferson County is characterized by its transition from the managed fields of the north to the more irregular topography in the south, marked by the Second Owsley Canal.

Local infrastructure for the region is centered on the Mud Lake/West Jefferson County Airport located west of the main settlements. The map also traces a network of rural routes, including Burtenshaw Rd and Siddoway Rd, reflecting the family and property lines that have shaped this high-desert community. The southern portion of the map shows a shift in terrain, with elevation contours becoming more pronounced near Little Burn Rd.