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1977 Map of Corral Canyon

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Corral Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Rattlesnake Hills descend into a complex landscape of agricultural water management and infrastructure in this mid-1970s survey of Benton County. The northern portion is dominated by the Hanford Works boundary and family-named landmarks like Hodges Ranch and Katie Fleck Spring, while the southern reaches follow the curve of the Yakima River. This river corridor serves as a vital utility hub, featuring the Diversion Dam, the Chandler Power and Pumping Plant, and the Burlington Northern railroad line.

A dense network of local roads such as Hysler Road and Truhucka Road connects the dispersed homesteads, including the McWhorter Ranch, to the irrigation systems of the Roza Canal and numerous siphons and flumes. The dramatic transition from the arid heights of Corral Canyon to the irrigated valley floor is punctuated by The Badlands and Badlands Lakes, illustrating the massive effort required to bring water to this high-desert environment.