1957 Map of Crane Creek Reservoir

About this map

The Weiser River valley anchors this 1957 survey of Washington and Adams counties, showing a landscape defined by ranching, water management, and the Union Pacific railroad. The town of Midvale serves as the primary settlement, situated near the Midvale Cemetery and the junction of Keithly Creek and Beaver Creek. The map documents an extensive irrigation network, including the Crane Creek Reservoir with its Spillway and Gaging Station, as well as Paddock Valley Reservoir and Little Crane Creek Reservoir. Elevated landmarks like Star Butte and Hog Creek Butte rise above the drainage basins of the Middle Valley. Social history is preserved in the location of the South Crane School and the already noted Cozy Corners School (Aban'd), illustrating the shifting rural population during the mid-20th century.