1986 Map of Coyote Rapids

About this map

The Columbia River cuts a deep path through the mid-1980s landscape of the Hanford Site (DOE), separating the restricted research areas of Benton Co from the agricultural reaches of Grant Co. This period reflects the transition of the region, where the industrial presence of the Department of Energy is balanced by the conservation efforts at the Hanford National Wildlife Refuge. The map identifies localized points of interest such as Nancy, Bettie, and Ginger, which appear as distinct markers within the site's boundaries. To the north, the Wahluke Slope and the Saddle Mountain range dominate the topography, with Saddle Mountain Lake and the Wahluke Slope Habitat Management Area occupying the high ground. Remnants of earlier transport routes are still visible via the Old Railroad Grade, providing clues to the era of settlement and trade before the establishment of the federal facility.