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1949 Map of Thousand Springs

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Thousand Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through this portion of southern Idaho, defining the boundary between Gooding Co and Twin Falls Co. The landscape is dominated by the hydrologic complexity of the region, where numerous springs emerge from the canyon walls. Significant recreational and industrial sites are clustered along the riverbanks, including the Thousand Springs Resort, the Banbury Natatorium, and the Clear Lakes Golf Course.

Evidence of shifting rural populations is visible in the presence of the Sand Springs School (Abandoned) and West Point School (Abandoned), while the Lucerne School remains active to the south. The area's transition into a center for aquaculture and power generation is marked by the Snake River Fish Hatchery (Private) and the Powerhouse near Devils Washbowl Falls. The map also details the intricate network of irrigation ditches supporting agriculture in Melon Valley and beyond.