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2023 Map of Appledale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Appledale sits at a geographic crossroads where the deeply carved basalt walls of Moses Coulee and Douglas Creek converge. This portion of the Columbia Plateau is defined by its dramatic coulee systems, which were scoured by ancient floodwaters and now host seasonal drainage and agricultural pockets. The map illustrates the sharp contrast between the high, arid terrain of the Beezley Hills and the fertile orchard lands supported by water infrastructure like the Quincy-Lateral Canal at the southern edge of the survey.

Local transportation is dictated by the land's relief, with routes like Baird Springs Rd NW and Willow Springs Rd threading through the canyons to connect remote ranching and farming sites. Natural water sources such as Willow Springs and Baird Springs remain vital landmarks in this rain-shadow environment. The boundary between Douglas and Grant counties bisects the rugged northern draws, highlighting the administrative divisions across this complex landscape of deep coulees and sagebrush-covered plateaus.