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1949 Map of Ticeska

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

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep canyon through the high desert of southern Idaho, serving as a corridor for vital infrastructure and irrigation. Just downstream from the Elmore, Gooding, and Twin Falls county junction, the Bliss Dam marks a significant point of hydro-electric and water management. The landscape is defined by the contrast between the dry heights of Burnt Ridge and the complex network of water engineering below, including the Main Canal and numerous irrigation ditches that feed the local agriculture.

Transportation history is anchored by the Union Pacific (Oregon Short Line), which runs parallel to the river near the settlement of Ticeska. Further north, Pioneer Reservoir and Clover Creek drain toward the canyon. Detailed local paths like the King Hill Grade and Shoestring Road illustrate how early residents navigated this vertical terrain, while an Airway Beacon on the northern plateau highlights the era's mid-century aviation infrastructure.