1986 Map of Eagle Lakes

About this map

The Othello Air Force Sta and Radar Hill dominate the northern landscape of this mid-1980s survey, marking a period where military infrastructure and agricultural engineering intersected in central Washington. Situated along the boundary of Adams and Franklin counties, the area is defined by the ridge of the Saddle Mountains and the intricate water management system that feeds the desert. The presence of the Eagle Lake Substation, various Pumping Stations, and the Wasteway illustrates the massive scale of the irrigation projects required to support the region. Down in the basin, Eagle Lakes provides a contrast to the high desert terrain, buffered by the Wahluke Slope Habitat Management Area. This map also documents local social landmarks such as the Baillie Memorial Boys Ranch, offering a detailed view of both the physical and human geography of this high-desert corridor.