2010 Map of Wheatgrass Bench

About this map

The Wheatgrass Bench landscape is defined by the managed water systems of the Arbon Valley, where irrigation and agricultural infrastructure dominate the terrain. A complex network of water features including the Bannock Canal, Taghee Canal, and the Big Siphon Wasteway supports the local economy, which is anchored by the American Falls Reservoir to the northwest. These systems underscore the transformation of the arid Idaho benchland into productive land, a process further evidenced by the industrial footprint of the Compressor Station Bench.