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1897 Map of Weiser

Name: 1897 Topographic Map of Weiser
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1901
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1901

About this map

Weiser serves as the focal point of this late 19th-century survey, situated at the confluence of the Weiser River and the Snake River. The map captures the borderlands of Idaho and Oregon during a period of significant regional organization, showing the boundary between Washington Co. and Canyon Co. and the path of the Short Line railroad. The layout of the land reveals a series of critical water sources for early settlers, from the wide Payette River in the south to the intricate drainage system of Crane Creek and Little Willow Creek.

Smaller settlements and stops like Middle Valley, Washoe, and Brannan suggest the early rural network established before the turn of the century. Further south, the town of Payette is shown with its early street grid near the Malheur River junction. The terrain is defined by distinct landforms such as Weiser Cove and Paddock Valley, providing a detailed look at the geographic foundations of the Treasure Valley's northern reaches.