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1948 Map of Emerson Nipple, 1958 Print
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1948 Map of Emerson Nipple

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The Columbia River forms the northern boundary of this high-desert terrain, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad tracks follow the southern bank. Between the massive elevations of Umtanum Ridge and Yakima Ridge, the landscape is defined by the sharp peak of Emerson Nipple and deep incisions like McCoy Canyon. Water sources are critical but sparse in this environment, evidenced by isolated features such as Juniper Springs, Barrel Springs, and a pair of Artesian Wells on the flats. Human presence is concentrated at the Roberts Ranch and along the river at China Bar. This 1948 survey shows a region largely defined by its natural topography and early infrastructure, straddling the line between Yakima and Benton counties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain