1969 Map of Weston

About this map

The Bear River winds through a complex irrigation landscape north of the Idaho-Utah border, where a network of gravity-fed water systems like the Twin Lakes Canal and West Cache Canal support the agricultural valleys of Franklin County. In Preston, the county seat is well-defined by its grid, featuring the Courthouse, City Hall, and the Municipal Airport to the west. The map highlights the region's reliance on agriculture and transit, from the Grain Elevator in Weston to the unusual Little Santa Anita Racetrack located between the river and the northern uplands. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Westside High Sch in Dayton and several instances of a Historical Monument, marking the heritage of these Mormon corridor settlements during the late 1960s. Smaller communities like Anderson and Fairview appear as distinct clusters along the southern roads, while numerous Springs and the Squaw Springs (Hot) indicate the geothermal activity common to the Bear River basin.