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2020 Map of Ticeska

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Ticeska
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Snake River carves through the southern portion of this region, shaping a landscape defined by industrial water management and arid-land agricultural development. Just north of the river, the small settlement of Ticeska sits near the King Hill Main Canal, part of a complex irrigation network that includes the Y Canal and J Canal. This infrastructure transformed the sagebrush plateaus into productive land, supported by storage at Bliss Reservoir and the Pioneer Reservoir further north.

Beyond the irrigated fields, the terrain rises into the distinctive volcanic features of the Snake River Plain. Named landmarks like Pioneer Butte, Burnt Ridge, and Gopher Knoll overlook a network of seasonal drainages, including Clover Cr and Cassia Gulch. The presence of Power Plant RD and the proximity of the Snake River indicate the area's role in local energy production and water control at the borders of Elmore, Gooding, and Twin Falls counties.