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2023 Map of Thatcher

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Thatcher
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gem Valley and the Gentile Valley converge in this high-altitude landscape of southeastern Idaho, where the Bear River winds through a complex irrigation and agricultural corridor. The small settlement of Lago serves as a central point, supported by early infrastructure like the Bench Canal and Gentile Valley Canal. These water systems indicate the region's long-standing reliance on diverted water for valley farming below the steep slopes of the Bear River Range.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers of early community life, including the Old Presbyterian Cem and the Lago Cem. The eastern portion of the map transitions into the Cache National Forest, defined by deep cuts like Trout Creek Canyon and Cheatbeck Canyon. The map records numerous named springs such as Bitton Spring and Harris Spring, which likely served as vital water sources for both settlers and livestock in this corner of Caribou and Franklin counties.