1956 Map of Grant Orchards

About this map

Grant Orchards (Soap Lake Sta) and the neighboring Lakeview Park define this mid-century agricultural and transit corridor in Grant County. The landscape is characterized by its hydrological reliance on Rocky Ford Creek and Crab Creek, which sustain the irrigation and industrial needs of the region. The presence of a dedicated Fish Hatchery and several groundwater wells indicates the careful management of water resources in this arid environment. Transportation and commerce are anchored by the Great Northern railroad, which cuts through the northern sections of the map, and the Ephrata Municipal Airport at the western edge. This 1950s data, field checked just after the war, shows the area as it transitioned into a more modern logistics and aviation hub while maintaining its orchard-based roots and early industrial sites like the local Gravel Pits.