Loading map...

1981 Map of Benge

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Benge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Benge serves as the central hub of this eastern Washington landscape, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad line. The settlement's connection to the regional transport network is further emphasized by the intersection of the Ritzville Benge Road and the Washtucna Burlington Road. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south coulees and ridges typical of the Channeled Scablands, where water remains a critical resource.

Several significant water sources are identified, including Twelvemile Lake, Twelvemile Spring, and Spider Lake, along with numerous wells and isolated springs like Bruihl Spring and Mud Spring. These features, alongside functional landmarks such as a Radio Facility and multiple Gravel Pit or Borrow Pit sites, illustrate a rural economy built on ranching and the maintenance of essential rail and road infrastructure during the early 1980s.