1947 Map of Grand View

About this map

Grand View serves as the focal point of this 1947 study, situated on the banks of the Snake River where the boundary between Elmore and Owyhee counties follows the river's course. The landscape is defined by its extensive water management infrastructure, including the Grand View Mutual Irrigation District Canal, Low Line Canal, and Middle Line Canal, which transformed the arid Twenty Mile Flat for agricultural use. Local family-named sites such as Dixie Ranch, Shoofly Ranch, and Whitson Ranch reflect the settlement patterns of the mid-20th century. Notable landmarks like the Hot Well, Landing Strip, and several artesian wells indicate both natural resources and the development of local transport and utility networks. The presence of tailings near Gold Isle suggests historical mining activity, while the local cemetery provides a critical point of interest for genealogical research in this river valley community.