2017 Map of Tuttle

About this map

Tuttle sits at the heart of an intricate water-management landscape where the high desert meets the canyon systems of southern Idaho. The map reveals a complex network of agricultural irrigation, with numerous lateral canals such as Lateral X-30 and Lateral W-45 branching across the plateau. The terrain is sharply defined by the Malad Gorge and the Canyon Rim, which separate the upland farms from the Hagerman Valley below. This survey captures the critical intersection of modern infrastructure and natural water sources, including Big Springs and Bickel Spring. The legacy of local engineering is evident in the alignment of the Curren Ditch and the Brailsford Ditch, which parallel the natural flow of Billingsley Creek. Local transportation history is preserved through named routes like the Old Malad River Hwy and steep descents including Vader Grade and Johnson Grade, illustrating how the community navigated the dramatic elevation changes between the plains and the riverbed.