Roberts in Jefferson County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Market Lake
The flat irrigated fields that stretch to the next interchange
— used to be a great Indian and trappers' hunting ground in an old lake that came and went —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 18, 2016
1. Market Lake Marker
In historic time Market Lake was formed during the great Snake River Flood of 1853. When a new railroad grade blocked the overflow channel leading from the river, the lake disappeared for a time after 1887. Later irrigation seepage restored the lake, and now the lake is regulated for farming and for a wildlife refuge.
Erected by Idaho State Historical Society & Idaho Transportation Department. (Marker Number 323.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Disasters • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 43° 49.014′ N, 112° 11.304′ W. Marker is in Roberts, Idaho, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Veterans Memorial Highway (Interstate 15) 0.2 miles south of State Highway 33, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in pull-out on west side of Interstate 15. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roberts ID 83444, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pooles Island - Menan (approx. 11.7 miles away); Lewisville (approx. 12.2 miles away).
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 18, 2016
2. Market Lake Marker (wide view)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,343 times since then and 129 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 6, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on November 7, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
