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1979 Map of Glade

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Glade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Esquatzel Coulee defines the landscape of Franklin County in the late 1970s, illustrating the complex intersection of natural geology and large-scale irrigation engineering. This survey reveals a meticulously managed desert environment where the Eltopia Branch Canal, Northern Diversion Channel, and various Siphons facilitate agriculture across the arid plateau. The transportation and industrial backbone of the region is anchored by the Burlington Northern railroad corridor, which runs parallel to the coulee toward the southern hub.

Industrial and civic growth is concentrated near the Pasco corporate boundary, featuring the expanding Tri-Cities Airport, the Columbia Basin Community College campus, and local infrastructure like the Aqueduct Pumping Station. Outside the settlement of Glade, the map is punctuated by utilitarian landmarks including numerous Gravel Pits, Storage Bins, and an Airway Beacon, reflecting the mid-century development of Washington's interior.