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1992 Map of Humorist

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Humorist
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Lake Wallula and the Snake River converge at the heart of this region, where the Mc nary National Wildlife Refuge preserves a complex network of wetlands and islands. The landscape is defined by the managed waters of the Columbia basin, featuring the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam and numerous ponds like Casey Pond and Curlew Pond. This 1990s record captures the industrial and agricultural infrastructure essential to the area, including the High Lift Canal, several pumping stations, and a large Feedlot near Two Rivers.

Transportation corridors are prominent, with the Burlington Northern railroad and Villard Junction facilitating movement across the river systems. Local history is anchored by the Humorist Cemetery and a Historical Marker overlooking the Snake River near the Franklin County line. From the residential developments at Burbank Heights to the island habitats of Foundation Island and Tanglefoot Island, the map illustrates a balance between human engineering and natural conservation.