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2020 Map of Tunupa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The small settlement of Tunupa sits at the center of this landscape in southern Idaho, where the high desert meets a complex network of agricultural irrigation. The Big Wood River and Little Wood River traverse the region, their waters diverted through an intricate system of canals and laterals, including the S Gooding Main Canal and the precisely named Lateral 926C1B. This hydraulic engineering is further evidenced by Sliman Reservoir and the Arkoosh Hydro facility, highlighting the importance of water management in the Snake River Plain.

Historical transportation routes reveal the area's pastoral and transit roots, with the Old Gooding Hwy cutting across the central plains. To the south, the Wendell-Shoshone Sheep Trl provides a physical link to the region's ranching heritage. The map also delineates the boundary between Gooding and Lincoln counties, marking a rural transition where family-named roads like Arkoosh Rd and Ohlinger Rd connect isolated farmsteads and power infrastructure.