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2017 Map of Horn Rapids Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Yakima River carves a sharp, distinctive bend known as The Horn as it flows through the arid landscape of Benton County. This 2017 survey captures the hydraulic infrastructure of the Horn Rapids Dam and the adjacent Horn Rapids, critical points for water management in this high-desert environment. The topography is dominated by the Cold Creek Valley, where the intermittent drainage of Cold Cr meets the larger river system.

Evidence of the region's unique administrative status is found in the road network, which includes US Reservation Rd and Hanford Reservation Rd. These corridors highlight the proximity to restricted government lands. While the northern reaches of the map show a grid of secondary routes like Birch Rd and Glade N Rd, the southern portion remains defined by the rugged elevation changes leading down to the river banks.