2010 Map of Thousand Springs

About this map

Thousand Springs and the canyon walls of the Snake River dominate this 2010 topographic study of Twin Falls County. The geography is defined by a complex hydraulic network where groundwater emerges from the basalt cliffs, supporting the Thousand Springs Powerplant and industrial sites like the Snake River Fish Hatchery. The map documents a specialized agricultural and aquaculture economy, with the small community of West Point situated on the plateau above the river's deep incisions. Landmarks such as Box Canyon, Blind Canyon, and the dramatic Devils Washboard Falls illustrate the erosional force of the water system. Along the river, named springs like Blue Heart Springs, Banbury Springs, and Hot Sulphur Springs indicate the geothermal and artesian activity common to this stretch of the Snake River Plain. The survey also tracks the roads that navigate the sheer elevation changes, including the Thousand Springs Grade and Clear Lakes Grade.