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1918 Map of Preston

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

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

Preston and the surrounding agricultural valleys of southern Idaho and northern Utah are meticulously documented in this 1915 survey. The landscape is defined by the winding Bear River and an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Oneida Canal and West Cache Canal, which supported the region's expanding settlements. The Oregon Short Line railroad serves as the primary industrial artery, connecting towns such as Dayton, Weston, and Franklin while following the base of the mountains.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of rural institutions, such as the Thatcher Meetinghouse, Egypt School, and Winters School. The map also captures early industrial markers like the McGregors Bridge and multiple Power Plant locations. From the high elevations of the Cache National Forest to the specialized terrain of Poverty Flats, this survey illustrates the transition from a wilderness frontier to a structured landscape of small communities and managed water resources.