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2010 Map of Wilder

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Wilder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Snake River carves a winding path through the southwest corner of this Idaho agricultural landscape, creating distinct landforms like Goat Island and Heltons Island near Homedale. The region's character is defined by an intricate network of irrigation, including the prominent Golden Gate Canal, the Fargo High Line Canal, and the Arena Canal, which transformed this arid valley into a productive farming hub. Small settlements such as Wilder and Roswell serve as local anchors, connected by a grid of rural roads and canals that follow the contours of the land.

Local history is preserved in several community landmarks, including the Wilder Cemetery, Roswell Cemetery, and Fargo Cemetery. To the north, the Boise River and Dixie Slough provide a contrast to the geometric precision of the irrigated fields. The presence of features like Gravelly Point and Mammen Gulch highlights the natural variations in the terrain that dictated the placement of the early canal systems and road networks.