2020 Map of Grand View

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep valley through this high desert region, serving as the border between Elmore and Owyhee counties. The settlement of Grand View sits on the southern bank, defined by a complex network of artificial waterways including the Grand View Irrigation District Canal, Low Line Canal, and Shoofly Canal. These engineering works transformed the arid landscape, allowing for agricultural development like that seen at Triangle Dairy Road. South of the river, the terrain rises into the stark relief of Twentymile Flat and the winding Twentymile Gulch, while Gold Isle sits within the river channel itself. The map captures the specialized land use of the Snake River Plain, where local drainages like Shoofly Cr and Jensen Wash are integrated into a system of dams and ditches supporting the local economy.