1978 Map of Airway Heights

About this map

Airway Heights appears in this orthophotoquad as a growing geometric grid of development amidst the broad, open flats of eastern Washington. The aerial imagery captures a distinct transition between the concentrated settlement of the town and the sprawling agricultural and natural terrain nearby. To the north, the winding, deeply incised river valley cuts through the landscape, creating a stark contrast to the level expanses of Indian Prairie and the elevated terrain of Highland. The small community of Lyons is visible along the primary transportation route, serving as a secondary focal point in a region defined by its flat-topped mesas and strategic proximity to Spokane. This survey provides a precise visual record of land use and vegetation patterns just before the rapid late-century expansion of the Inland Northwest.