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1949 Map of Thousand Springs

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Thousand Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through the basalt canyon of southern Idaho, defining the boundary between Gooding Co and Twin Falls Co. This survey reveals an era of significant agricultural and hydroelectric development along the canyon walls, where the namesake Thousand Springs and Blue Springs emerge from the aquifer. The landscape is a study in early water management, featuring numerous Fish Farms and irrigation structures alongside natural wonders like Devils Washbowl Falls and the Kanaka Rapids.

Upland from the river, the settlement of West Point anchors a grid of rural roads like the Bob Barton Highway, serving the surrounding potato and sugar beet fields. The transition from the rugged Box Canyon to the fertile Melon Valley illustrates the region's total reliance on the Snake's hydrology. Recreation is also evident at the Clear Lake Country Club and various picnic areas, showing the river's dual role as an industrial engine and a community gathering place.