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2023 Map of Amber

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Amber
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of Amber sits at the northern end of this section of the Channeled Scablands, where the Columbia Plateau State Park Trl follows the historic rail grade through a complex landscape of basalt coulees and glacially carved depressions. This topography is defined by significant water bodies including Williams Lake and Badger Lake, which occupy the linear scoured troughs characteristic of this region. The map documents a predominantly rural and agricultural layout divided by the Spokane Co Whitman Co boundary at the southern edge.

Waterways like Negro Creek and Imler Creek wind through the rocky terrain, while local landmarks such as Cherry Springs indicate the presence of natural water sources in this arid environment. The transition from Spokane County into Whitman County is marked by a shift in the road network, with routes like Rock Lake Rd and W Martin Rd providing access to the isolated farmsteads and recreation areas scattered throughout the coulees.