1948 Map of Ticeska

About this map

The Snake River defines the southern portion of this landscape, where the Bliss Dam and Main Canal indicate the vital role of water management in the Idaho high desert. This mid-century environment shows a complex network of Irrigation Ditches supporting land near the Elmore and Gooding County line. Transportation infrastructure is prominent, with the Union Pacific (Oregon Short Line) railroad tracking the northern bank of the river, while the King Hill Grade and Shoestring Road provide essential overland routes through the canyon. North of the river, the settlement of Ticeska sits as a quiet rail point below the rise of Gopher Knoll and the extensive Burnt Ridge. The map also documents the Pioneer Reservoir along Clover Creek, illustrating the engineered landscape required for regional agricultural development.