1951 Map of Tuttle

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad corridor serves as the industrial spine of this mid-century Idaho landscape, connecting the settlement of Tuttle to the regional agricultural economy. Water management is the defining feature of the terrain, where a dense network of Irrigation Ditches and named springs feeds the land between the Malad River and the Snake River. This intricate hydrological system supports specialized land uses, including the State Fish Hatchery and Game Reserve and the U. S. Fish Hatchery located near Riley Creek. The topography is navigated by a series of engineered routes such as Johnson Grade and Vader Grade, which provide passage through the canyon descent. Local education is anchored by the Shoestring School, while small-scale extraction is evidenced by Gravel Pits and a prospect south of the main settlement.