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2017 Map of Wilder

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wilder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wilder and Homedale anchor this agricultural landscape along the winding border of Canyon and Owyhee Counties. The region’s development is defined by an intricate network of irrigation engineering, including the Golden Gate Canal, Fargo High Line Canal, and the Gem District D Canal. These waterways transform the arid plains between the Boise River to the north and the Snake River to the south into productive farmland.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, including the Roswell Cem, Wilder Cem, and Fargo Cem. The terrain features distinct geomorphic landmarks like Gravelly Point and Goat Island within the Snake River, while smaller settlements such as Roswell and Arena Valley reflect the historic settlement patterns of the Treasure Valley. The map also detail numerous laterals and drains, such as the Plowhead Lateral and Benson Drain, which illustrate the complex water management essential to this high-desert community.