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2023 Map of Thousand Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Thousand Springs and the complex hydrogeology of the Magic Valley are meticulously charted where the Snake River carves through the basaltic canyon. This 2023 survey illustrates the convergence of groundwater and surface water, with prominent features like Box Canyon and Blind Canyon cutting into the canyon rim. The river is a focal point for both energy and recreation, marked by the churning waters of Kanaka Rapids and the dramatic drop of Devils Washbowl Falls.

Agricultural development is evident in the dense network of irrigation laterals, including Lateral S-31 and Lateral W-18, which feed the surrounding high desert from the river's flow. Between the sheer heights of Eagle Bluff and the low-lying Melon Valley, the map details a landscape defined by its springs—from Blue Heart Springs to Banbury Springs—and the modern transport routes like Bob Barton Hwy that connect these natural wonders.