The settlement of Corfu serves as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of central Washington, situated along the path of Lower Crab Creek. The area is defined by its sophisticated water management infrastructure, most notably the Wahluke Branch Canal to the south and the White Bluffs Wasteway. These features illustrate the transformation of the arid shrub-steppe into productive territory through irrigation projects. A network of rural routes, including Road A SE and Crab Creek Rd, connects the scattered water bodies such as Royal Lake with the sparse residential footprints of the region. The map provides a detailed view of the interplay between natural drainage and man-made waterways, reflecting the agricultural and hydrologic priorities of Grant County during the early 21st century.
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1911 · Red Rock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Coyote Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Corfu
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Hanford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Smyrna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Smyrna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Corfu
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Hanford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Coyote Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Walla Walla
USGS Topo · 1:250,000