2013 Map of Eagle Lakes

About this map

Eagle Lakes and the complex irrigation infrastructure of the Wahluke Branch Canal dominate this portion of Franklin County. The landscape is defined by the intersection of natural water bodies and man-made systems like the Wahluke Siphon, reflecting the region's agricultural dependency. Settlement patterns are sparse, centered around Sagehill and the Bailie Memorial Boys Ranch in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The grid-like road network, including Radar Hill Rd and Dessert Rd, reveals the systematic division of land across the Adams and Franklin County line. Researchers will find a terrain transitioning from high-plateau roads like Stricker Rd down toward the lake basins, illustrating the engineered management of the Columbia Basin's water resources in the early 21st century.