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1964 Map of Humorist

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Humorist
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Lake Wallula and the Snake River converge in this river-bottom landscape where the borders of Franklin, Walla Walla, and Benton counties meet. The confluence is defined by massive infrastructure and natural conservation, anchored by the Ice Harbor Dam and the expansive Mc Nary National Wildlife Refuge. A complex network of railroads, including the Union Pacific and the Northern Pacific, crisscrosses the terrain, serving small industrial hubs and junctions like Villard Junction and Humorist.

Irrigation and water management are evident through features like the canal and various pumping stations, which support the settlements of Burbank and Burbank Heights. Along the waterways, numerous islands such as Foundation Island, Casey Island, and Tanglefoot Island emerge from the flow, while sand dunes ripple across the higher ground. The map also records localized landmarks like the cemetery near Burbank and various gravel pits that underscore the area's utility and growth during this mid-century period.