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1966 Map of Paisley

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Paisley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Paisley serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape, where the Chewaucan River emerges from the steep terrain of the Fremont National Forest to meet the expansive lowlands. The area's agricultural and ranching history is anchored by the ZX Ranch and its ZX Ranch Red House, alongside a complex network of water management features including the Red House Ditch, Outside Canal, and Jones Canal. These irrigation works suggest a carefully managed transition from the river to the Upper Chewaucan Marsh.

Notable landmarks such as the Paisley State Airport and various wells, including Paisley Flat Well No 2, highlight the infrastructure necessary for life in Lake County. The map also traces the drainage patterns of Brattain Canyon and Jones Canyon, which feed into the valley floor, while a local Cem and several gravel pits provide additional points of interest for genealogical and land-use research.