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1947 Map of Grand View

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Grand View
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Snake River corridor defines the northern edge of this high-desert landscape, where the settlement of Grand View anchors a region of early irrigation and ranching. The map reveals a complex hydraulic system necessary for Owyhee County's agriculture, including several Artesian Wells and numerous canals siphoning water from the river to support the surrounding benchlands. Inland from the river, the terrain rises into the expansive Twentymile Flat and is carved by a network of drainage systems like Vinson Wash and Shoofly Gulch.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific family-named outposts, including the Whitson Ranch, Shoofly Ranch, and Parker Ranch. The presence of a local Cem and Hinton Res provides specific points of interest for researchers tracking mid-century land use. The southern reaches are dominated by more dramatic topography, specifically where Perjue Canyon Shoofly Creek cuts through the volcanic landscape toward the Snake River.