1976 Map of Twin Falls

About this map

This 1976 orthophotograph of Rock Creek captures the high-contrast transition between the dense residential grid of the city and the vast irrigation patterns of the surrounding Snake River Plain. Produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, this aerial survey reveals the intricate geometry of the agricultural landscape, where square fields are sharply delineated from the meandering course of the canyon. The imagery highlights the town's expansion toward the canyon rim, providing a clear visual record of mid-1970s land use and urban development in this part of Southern Idaho. The deep incision of Rock Creek remains the primary natural landmark, carving through the orderly layout of farms and subdivisions that define the local topography.