Near Hagerman in Twin Falls County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Fishing Falls

Photographed By Rebecca Maxwell, June 1, 2010

1. Fishing Falls Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

When John C. Fremont came this way mapping emigrant roads in 1843, he found an important Indian village at Fishing Falls (Kanaka rapids) about 4 miles above here.

He reported that native salmon spearers there were "unusually gay...fond of laughter; and in their apparent good nature and merry character...entirely different from the Indians we had been accustomed to see." As Snake River's highest salmon cascades, Fishing Falls was included on many early western maps.

Erected by Idaho Historical Society. (Marker Number 330.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 42° 42.761′ N, 114° 51.308′ W. Marker is near Hagerman, Idaho, in Twin Falls County. Marker is on U.S. 30 at milepost 190,, 0.6 miles north of N 1000 E, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hagerman ID 83332, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Payne's Ferry (a few steps from this marker); Thousand Springs (approx. 2.3 miles away); Salmon Falls (approx. 2.3 miles away); "The People" (approx. 4.8 miles away); Where are the Fossils? (approx. 4.9 miles away); Ancient Lakes (approx. 4.9 miles away); A Changing Climate (approx. 4.9 miles away); Sediments and Fossils (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerman.

Fishing Falls and Payne's Ferry Markers Along U.S. 30 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Rebecca Maxwell, June 1, 2010

2. Fishing Falls and Payne's Ferry Markers Along U.S. 30

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2010, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. This page has been viewed 1,116 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2010, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.