2013 Map of Gable Butte

About this map

Gable Butte and the higher elevations of Gable Mtn rise above the high desert floor in this 2013 survey of Benton County. The map details a landscape defined by expansive open spaces and precise survey lines, including the corner of the Army Loop Rd. Scattered across the central and northern portions of the quadrangle are several named locations, including Susie, Ethel, Pearl, and Willa. These points, along with the clearly delineated township and range boundaries such as t13n r26e, suggest a history of planned settlement and government land management in the arid interior of Washington state. The fine contour intervals highlight the subtle topography of the buttes as they stand in contrast to the surrounding flats.