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2023 Map of Draper Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Canniwai Creek defines the drainage of this Lincoln County landscape, winding through a network of rural roads that mark the long-standing agricultural and grazing boundaries of the region. The map highlights several vital water sources in an otherwise arid stretch of Washington, including Draper Lake and the smaller Bergeau Lake to the northeast. These water bodies, along with the intermittent flows of Marlin Hollow, provided the essential foundation for early homesteading and modern ranching operations.

Local family and landmark names are preserved through the road network, such as Bergeau Rd N, Deife Rd N, and McMillan Rd E. Toward the southern edge of the sheet, the presence of Eagle Spring and Eagle Spring Lake points to important geological features that likely served as reliable stops for travelers and livestock alike. The survey illustrates the enduring rectilinear grid of the Public Land Survey System, showing how township lines like t24n r33e have shaped the physical layout of the modern countryside.