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2023 Map of Boylston

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Boylston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Boylston Mountains and the arid canyons of eastern Kittitas County define this landscape, where the legacy of early transcontinental rail travel meets modern military and recreational land use. The map highlights the historic site of Boylston and the neighboring locale of Cheviot, positioned along the path of the Palouse To Cascades State Park Trl. This trail follows the former rail corridor that once linked the inland empire to the coast, passing through the deep cut of Johnson Canyon.

North of the rail line, the terrain is carved by dramatic geological features such as Rocky Coulee and Schnebly Coulee, with the Vantage Hwy providing the primary arterial access through the high desert. A significant portion of the southern area is occupied by Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, illustrating the transition of these remote ridges from ranching and transit to strategic training grounds. Water remains a critical element in this dry environment, marked by isolated points like Poison Spring and Foster Spring.