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1967 Map of Batum

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Batum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The tiny settlement of Batum stands as a focal point in this agricultural landscape of central Washington, centered on the Grain Elevators that serve the surrounding wheat country. The rail-and-road network defines the economy here, with the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad cutting through the terrain alongside the deep geological incision of Rocky Coulee. Local history is anchored by the Ammaus Cem and another unmarked Cem, reflecting early homesteading and community development in this portion of Adams County.

Water management and transportation are vital to the area, evidenced by the numerous wells and the Gaging Station located along the southern drainages. The grid of named rural roads, such as Rosenoff Road, Kulm Road, and Neergaard Road, illustrates the distribution of farmsteads and property lines across the plateau. To the south, Farrier Coulee provides another significant topographic feature, contrasting with the relatively level plains above where Rock Spring offers a rare natural water source.