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1912 Map of Beverly

Name: 1912 Topographic Map of Beverly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

The Columbia River carves a deep path through the arid landscape of central Washington, defining the border between Kittitas Co and Grant Co. This era of development is marked by the arrival of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad, which crosses the river at Beverly and follows the northern edge of the Saddle Mountains. The settlement at Cohassett and several isolated schoolhouses, such as Pleasant Hill School 21 and Mountain View School, suggest a community emerging despite the demanding terrain.

Elevations rise sharply from the riverbank to features like Sentinel Mtn, while the Frenchman Hills dominate the northern horizon. The presence of Priest Rapids and Crab Creek indicates the critical role of water sources in this geography. To the west, the deeply eroded Whisky Dick Canyon and Natural Corral provide a detailed look at the volcanic geology of the region during the early twentieth century.