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2023 Map of Coyote Rapids

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Coyote Rapids and the sweeping bend of the Columbia River define this segment of the Columbia Basin, where the river serves as the natural boundary between Grant and Benton counties. The landscape is a complex layering of federal conservation and historical designations, including the Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge to the north and the Hanford Reach National Monument along the river's eastern shore. A significant portion of the southwestern quadrant is dedicated to the Manhattan Project National Historical Park, reflecting the area's specialized role in 20th-century history.

Water management infrastructure like the Hanford Ditch and Wahatis Wasteway runs parallel to the river, supporting the arid region. Scattered throughout the quadrangle are small named locations such as Wahluke, Bettie, Ginger, and Nancy, which dot the plains away from the riverbank. These points, along with Audrey and Helen further south, provide specific reference points for researchers tracking the development and naming conventions of this unique government-managed corridor.