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1971 Map of Wheatgrass Bench

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Wheatgrass Bench
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Fort Hall Indian Reservation Boundary defines the northwestern portion of this 1971 Idaho survey, where the sagebrush landscape meets the eastern edge of the American Falls Reservoir. The terrain is characterized by broad plateaus like Wheatgrass Bench and the Compressor Station Bench, segmented by a network of agricultural and industrial infrastructure. A significant Sun Dance Ground is located near the reservation line, indicating the deep cultural history of the area.

Modern development is evidenced by the Union Pacific railroad corridor and technical facilities like the Bannock Pumping Sta and a large Compressor Station. Water management is central to the local economy, shown through the intricate High Lift Line, Low Lift Line, and the Big Siphon Wasteway that service the surrounding farms. Genealogical researchers may find interest in the isolated Cem located near Bannock Creek and the family-named routes such as Lewis Lane and Boone Lane.