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Irrigation Growth Spurs Rigby Area in Idaho’s Water Boom
Historic irrigation networks transformed Rigby and surrounding lands in Idaho. From early canals in Lewisville to the Great Feeder and Burgess systems, multiple companies expanded water rights along the Dry Bed of the Snake River. By 1896 major canals and laterals served vast farms, fueling settlement and prosperity across Fremont and Bingham counties.
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Rigby
Snake River
Grand Canyon
Tetéi
Idaho Falls
Lewisville
The
Parks and Lewisville Irrigation Co
Grant
Rigby Canal and Irrigation Co
Go. A. Cordon
Callboys
J. H. Barrows
Clark and Edwards Canal and Irrigation Co
Fremont
Bingham Counties
Harrison
Harrison Canal and Irrigation Co
West Labelle Irrigation Co
North
Rudy Irrigation Canal Company
Dater
Mindall
Eniar
Carnal