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2011 Map of Thatcher

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Thatcher
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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The Gentile Valley provides a productive agricultural setting for the small settlements of Thatcher and Lago in this 2011 topographic record. The Bear River winds through the western landscape, supported by water infrastructure like the Gentile Valley Canal and numerous smaller tributaries including Whiskey Creek and Burton Creek. This area of Franklin County is characterized by a mix of canyon terrain and established valley life, where local aquaculture is represented by the Grace Fish Hatchery near the northern boundary.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Lago Cemetery situated between the two primary settlements. The rugged eastern terrain is marked by distinct geological features such as North Ant Canyon, South Ant Canyon, and the curiously named Hell Hole. Roads like Mickleson Rd and Bench Lago Rd provide a framework for the rural homesteads and agricultural plots that define this high-altitude Idaho valley.