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2017 Map of Iowa Flats

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rattlesnake Mtn and the surrounding Rattlesnake Hills dominate this portion of south-central Washington, where the landscape transitions from steep ridgelines to the broad, level expanse of Iowa Flats. The area is defined by its industrial and military character, containing corridors like the Army Loop Rd and the US Department of Energy Res Rd, reflecting the region's managed land use.

Water is a scarce but defining element in this arid environment, represented by the winding course of Cold Cr and the tucked-away Sam White Spring. To the north, the terrain rises toward Goose Egg Hill, overlooking the Cold Creek Valley. This survey captures the intersection of natural topographic extremes and the strictly partitioned roadways that serve the Hanford region’s specialized infrastructure.