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1964 Map of View

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of View
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The settlement of View serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey of Idaho's Cassia County, where the agricultural plains meet the rising slopes of the Albion Mountains. A network of irrigation features like Snipe Gulch Drain and various canals supports the local farming economy, while community life is anchored by landmarks such as the Unity Church, the Grange Hall, and the View Cemetery. Names like Marchant and Rasmussen appear near established well sites, suggesting the importance of water access for these local families.

To the south, the terrain shifts dramatically from the gridded roads of the valley floor to the protected wilderness of the Sawtooth National Forest. Significant local elevations include Antelope Hill and Pine Knob, with drainage provided by seasonal flows like Dayley Creek and Lunch Creek. This 1964 survey captures the precise intersection of managed farmland and the uncultivated mountain front, providing a detailed record of the roads and trails that defined the region before later developments.