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2011 Map of Belvedere

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Belvedere
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Columbia River defines the southwestern edge of this landscape, where small settlements like Elmer City and Koontzville are concentrated along the riverbanks. Moving inland from the water, the terrain is characterized by a series of high-elevation lakes and ephemeral drainages. Significant bodies of water such as Buffalo Lake, McGinnis Lake, and Rebecca Lake are connected by a network of local routes, including Buffalo Lake Rd S and Rebecca Lake Rd.

Infrastructure for water management is evident at the Seatons Lake Dam near Seatons Grove. The map also documents the proximity of small localities like Belvedere and Barry to the primary river corridor. To the north, the landscape is more sparsely settled, marked by features such as Five Lakes and the winding course of Joe Moses Creek. This topography reflects the typical rural Washington pattern of clustering near reliable water sources while maintaining large open spaces for the interior lakes and creeks.