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2020 Map of Bruce

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bruce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bruce and Koren anchor this agricultural landscape in Adams County, where the desert-like terrain of Paradise Flats has been transformed by modern irrigation systems. The critical presence of the East Low Canal winds through the eastern portion of the map, illustrating the vital infrastructure required for farming in this part of Washington. A grid of section-line roads, including W Cunningham Rd and S Billington Rd, defines the land ownership patterns and provides access to the vast tracts of cultivated fields.

Local transportation and aviation hubs are prominent, notably the Othello Municipal Airport located in the southwestern quadrant. The topography is largely defined by the gradual slopes and coulees surrounding the canal, with numerous named thoroughfares such as W Hatton Rd and W Foley Rd connecting small rural clusters. This survey reflects the intersection of large-scale water management and industrial-scale agriculture in the Columbia Basin.