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1948 Map of Woodville

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Woodville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Extensive lava fields dominate the western landscape of this 1948 survey, contrasting sharply with the intricate network of irrigation systems to the east. The Lava flows create a stark geologic boundary where the terrain remains largely undeveloped, while the fertile lands closer to the Snake River are crisscrossed by vital waterways like the Great Western Canal and Porter Canal. This distribution illustrates the historical reliance on engineered water management to sustain agriculture in the region.

The small settlement of Woodville serves as a focal point near the Bonneville Co Bingham Co line, accompanied by the Woodville Cem and the Woodville Canal. Further south, the town of Shelley sits along the river, connected by the Shelley Bridge. Researchers can trace the complex system of ditches and laterals, such as the Bain Canal and Shull Ditch, which defined the agrarian layout of the Snake River Plain during this era.