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1982 Map of Grace

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Grace
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Gem Valley is defined by its complex irrigation network and the winding course of the Bear River as it passes through eastern Idaho. The town of Grace serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape, showing a dense grid of streets, multiple grain tanks, and a High Sch. This 1982 map details the critical infrastructure of the era, including the Grace Dam and a series of canals and laterals that support the surrounding fields. To the south, the smaller settlement of Niter is marked by grain tanks and local roads, illustrating the region's reliance on agriculture and rail transport.

The eastern portion of the map rises sharply into the Wasatch Range and Caribou National Forest, where numerous drainages like Nelson Canyon and McPherson Canyon cut through the terrain. Notable local landmarks include the Grace Cemetery, a Gravel Landing Strip north of town, and the Nelson Game Enclosure. Geologic features such as the Ice Cave and Ice Cave Knoll provide unique points of interest in this transitional zone between the fertile valley floor and the high forest ridges.