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1918 Map of Paradise Valley

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Paradise Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Fort Hall Indian Reservation occupies the western portion of this 1916 survey, a landscape defined by the sharp transition between volcanic formations and mountain ridges. The Blackfoot Mountains dominate the central topography, flanked to the northeast by the distinct Willow Creek Lava Field. These geological features overlook Paradise Valley and the Blackfoot River, which meanders through the heart of the quadrangle.

Settlement patterns of the early twentieth century are sparse, centered around small locales like Menassa and Morgan. The intricate drainage network, including Rawlins Creek and Horse Creek, suggests a reliance on natural water sources for the cattle ranching and homesteading that took root in the high basins. Along the southern border, the Boundary Line separates the rugged terrain of Bingham, Bannock, and Caribou counties near the Austin Ranch and the headwaters of the Portneuf River.