Cache County GIS

06/18/2026

Did you know River Heights was originally nicknamed “Dry Town”? 🏜️

Before it became the beautiful, shady residential community we know today, this bench land in Cache Valley was just a barren cattle pasture completely cut off from Logan and Providence.

This quick history dive tracks how the community found its identity:
📍 1906: A town survey officially separates the bench from Logan City.
🏡 1910 & 1911: The first block, lot, and Summerwild subdivision surveys are drawn.
💧 1934: Faced with a severe drought, residents officially incorporate on October 31st to secure federal funding for a deep water well—and J. Karl Wood is named the very first mayor!

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

From the sweeping fields of the "Big Range" to the world of corporate sugar beets and award-winning dairy, Amalga, Utah has one fascinating history! 🚜🌾

Did you know the recording of the Applebend Subdivision back in 1910 completely transformed the local landscape?

06/05/2026

The new RAPZ tax projects have been added!

06/04/2026

Ever wonder exactly where Cache Valley’s Open Space Bond dollars are going? 🏔️✨ Take a 60-second tour of our new interactive StoryMap!
From vetting new applications to protecting critical wildlife corridors, this tool gives you a transparent look at how we are preserving our beautiful valley.

Here is what you’ll find inside:
🔹 The Process: See how land preservation proposals move from raw concepts to final approval.
🔹 The Success Stories: Explore recent major acquisitions like the 750-acre Sherwood Hills/Wellsville Gateway deal and the 557-acre Chambers Farm purchase in the Smithfield foothills (locking down vital segments of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail! 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️).
🔹 The Financials: Trace the dollars spent so far and see what’s promised for upcoming Round 2 projects.
🔹 The Live Dashboard: Get instant, real-time metrics on total conserved acreage and funding data.

👉 How to explore it yourself:
1️⃣ Head to the link in our bio (or go to Cache County’s GIS homepage).
2️⃣ Click on Interactive Maps.
3️⃣ Scroll to the bottom and tap the Open Space Project Image!

06/01/2026

Our June coloring contest is here! Send your entry to 50 West Main Street, Hyrum, UT 84319, [email protected], or bring it in person during our open hours (Tuesday – Thursday from 10AM to 4PM). Coloring pages are also available to pick up at the Museum or download from our website. Don’t forget to include your name, age, and address to collect your prize!

NOTE: This image is courtesy of "Coloring Cache County" from Cache County America 250 Employees. Check out their interactive map to learn about the inspiration behind their coloring pages and download more here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/f1ea14c9ff5e43c7a2c212a4990e904a/page/Color-Your-Way-Across-Cache-County

06/01/2026

Small town, big history. 🌾 From the first pioneers who tamed the Bear River to its official incorporation on May 26, 1937, Cornish, Utah, has always been a place of grit and growth. Named after a railroad legend and built on the strength of the sugar beet industry, this corner of Cache Valley is a living reminder of our agricultural roots.

05/21/2026

Nestled in the "elbow of the mountains," Providence, Utah, has a history as rich as its soil. Discover the story of the 1859 "Spring Creek" settlement, the Swiss immigrants who brought their famous sauerkraut traditions to the Cache Valley, and the city's official journey to incorporation on May 3, 1898.

05/19/2026

On This Day in History – May 19, 1862
President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, opening millions of acres of federal land to settlers and reshaping westward expansion—forever changing the American West.