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2017 Map of Weston

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Weston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Bear River meanders through the heart of Franklin County, defining a complex agricultural landscape where water management is central to the local economy. This 2017 survey details a sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Twin Lakes Canal E Lateral, the Cache Canal, and the Upper Canal, which support the farms surrounding the settlements of Preston and Weston. The terrain is marked by the distinct transition from the river bottomlands to the elevated benches where Fivemile Creek and Weston Creek flow toward the main river channel.

Local landmarks such as the Preston Airport and the smaller communities of Anderson and Fairview are connected by a rigid grid of rural roads like Weston-Fairview Rd and Thorenson Rd. These transport routes follow the township and range lines of t15s r38e and t16s r39e, illustrating the enduring influence of early land surveys on modern Idaho development. From the wetlands of Squaw Springs to the industrial zones near Industrial Park Rd, the map provides an exacting look at the intersection of natural hydrology and human engineering.