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2014 Map of Babcock Ridge

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Babcock Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Babcock Ridge dominates the central landscape of this territory above the Columbia River, showcasing a complex system of basalt coulees and localized depressions. The dramatic topography of Potholes Coulee and Crater Coulee reveals the region's unique geologic character, where numerous small water bodies like Ancient Lake, Dusty Lake, and Judith Pool are scattered across the floor of these erosional features.

Human activity is concentrated along the riverbank and the eastern plateau. The settlement of Trinidad sits near the mouth of Lynch Coulee, while the Crescent Bar Resort and Golf Course occupies a prominent alluvial fan. To the east, the land transitions to an organized grid of agricultural roads supporting the Quincy Flying Service Airport and the large Evergreen Reservoir. This 2014 survey documents the intersection of modern recreation and irrigation infrastructure within a rugged desert landscape.