1986 Map of Corfu

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The Saddle Mountains dominate this 1986 topographic survey, rising sharply above the desert floor and separating the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge to the north from the restricted landscape of the Hanford Site (DOE) to the south. This era shows a region of transition, where the natural watercourse of Crab Creek and its lower reach, Lower Crab Creek, meander through a basin increasingly shaped by water management. The irrigation infrastructure is clearly marked by the Wahluke Branch Canal following the southern base of the range. For those interested in local history, the map identifies both the settlement of Corfu and a separate location noted as Corfu (Site), suggesting the movement or evolution of the community over time. The southern half of the map is largely dedicated to the Wahluke Slope Habitat Management Area, showcasing the intersection of federal conservation and nuclear reservation boundaries.