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1949 Map of Lewisville

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Lewisville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Snake River carves a meandering path through this Jefferson County landscape, where a sophisticated network of irrigation canals has transformed the terrain for agriculture. Settlements like Lewisville, Roberts, and Menan are connected by the Union Pacific railroad, which runs parallel to the river's western bank. The intensity of local water management is evident in the dense concentration of named waterways, including the Big Six Canal, Long Island Canal, and the Dry Bed.

Beyond the river flats, the Lewisville Knolls rise as a prominent topographical feature, flanked by the Lewisville Cemetery. Education and community life are marked by the Midway High Sch and Grant School, while smaller stops such as Bassett, Barlow, and Grant dot the rail and road corridors. This survey provides a clear look at the region's mid-century rural development, from the Airway Beacon near Roberts to the various pumping stations that powered the local economy.