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2017 Map of Evergreen Ridge

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Evergreen Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Evergreen Ridge and the Frenchman Hills dominate this high-desert landscape in central Washington, where the land drops away sharply toward the Columbia River. The small community of George sits on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a landmark in an area defined by agricultural grids and topographic benches. To the west, the dramatic descent of Babcock Bench overlooks the waters of Wanapum Lake, a significant geographical transition in Grant County.

Surface water is a defining characteristic of this arid region, captured in a series of small water bodies and seasonal features. From the Evergreen Reservoir in the north to Caliche Lakes and Hillton Lake further south, these sites reflect the complex irrigation and drainage patterns of the Columbia Basin. Historical travel routes like Vantage Rd and the Old Vantage Hwy wind through the terrain, tracing the paths used to navigate the steep coulees and ridges before modern highway alignments.