2011 Map of Eagle Lakes

About this map

The Eagle Lakes and the agricultural lands of Franklin County are defined here by a sophisticated water management network designed for the arid interior of Washington. The Wahluke Branch Canal winds through the landscape, supported by the Wahluke Siphon to the northeast, illustrating the massive engineering efforts required to sustain farming in this region. Settlement is centered around the community of Sagehill, while the Bailie Memorial Boys Ranch sits to the south along Sagehill Rd. The road network follows both the section lines and the natural contours of the basin, with local family-named routes like S Athey Rd and Mound Rd providing access to the various farm plots and irrigation infrastructure. This 2011 survey captures the area at a peak of modern irrigation development, showing the transition from desert terrain to a productive agricultural grid.