1959 Map of Woodville

About this map

Lava formations dominate the western landscape of this Idaho quadrangle, creating a stark contrast with the intensively irrigated agricultural lands to the east. The Lower Snake River serves as the primary artery for a complex network of waterways, including the Great Western Canal and Porter Canal, which dictate the local settlement patterns. The community of Woodville is centered near the Woodville Cem, while the town of Shelley sits further south along the river. This 1959 survey, updated with 1970s revisions, illustrates the engineering required to transform the arid Snake River Plain into productive farmland. Traceable features include the Shelley Bridge, various water control points like the Gaging Sta, and numerous irrigation branches such as the Bain Canal and Hodges Ditch.