1965 Map of Beverly SE

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Columbia National Wildlife Refuge dominates the northern reaches of this mid-1960s landscape, where the waters of Lower Crab Creek and Wilson Spring support a vital wetland corridor in an otherwise arid environment. This region of Grant County is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the alluvial flats near Jericho to the heights of the Saddle Mountains and Sentinel Mtn. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad follows the low-lying creek bed, providing a critical transportation link through the valley. South of the mountain ridge, the land transitions into the broad Wahluke Slope, showcasing the distinct geomorphology of the Columbia Basin. Human infrastructure is sparse but notable, including a Gaging Station on the creek and a Radio Facility perched atop the mountain heights.