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2013 Map of Thatcher Hill

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Thatcher Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Bear River meanders through the eastern corridor of this Franklin and Caribou county borderland, sustaining the agricultural life of the Gentile Valley and Gem Valley. This 2013 topographic study highlights a landscape of significant elevation changes, where the peaks of the Portneuf Range descend into the carved drainages of Left Fork Mill Canyon and Right Fork Mill Canyon. The reliance on water management is evident in the Gentile Valley Canal, a vital piece of infrastructure that follows the river's path to support local ranching and farming operations.

Local history and genealogy are anchored at the Thatcher Cem, located near the intersection of Thatcher Cemetary Rd and River Rd. The map documents a network of family-named transit routes, such as Sant Rd, Hansen Rd, and Rasmussen Ln, which connect the scattered homesteads. To the south, Thatcher Hill stands as a prominent landmark above Mine Hollow, marking the transition into the rugged high country of southeastern Idaho.