1971 Map of Tunupa

About this map

Lava flows dominate this High Desert landscape along the Gooding and Lincoln County line, where the volcanic terrain is deeply carved by the Big Wood River and Little Wood River. Water management is the primary signature of development in this arid region, visible through the presence of a Diversion Dam and the expansive reach of the South Gooding Main Canal. The small settlement of Tunupa serves as a focal point along the Union Pacific railroad line, which cuts a straight path across the basalt-strewn plains. Local infrastructure is further evidenced by isolated features like the Sliman Reservoir and the Jones Wendell Well, highlighting the critical importance of water rights and access in this part of Southern Idaho. Industrial activity is confined to small-scale extraction, including a Borrow Pit and several Gravel Pit sites used for local construction.