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1968 Map of Irby

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Irby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Crab Creek winds through this dry landscape in the late 1960s, creating a corridor of activity for the Burlington Northern railroad and the small settlement of Irby. The map illustrates a region transitioning from the rugged creek bottom to the higher plateau, where an extensive network of wells and gravel pits supports local infrastructure. Further south, the isolated label for Bungalow marks a specific point of habitation amidst the undulating terrain.

Evidence of local connectivity is prominent along the county line, where Davis Road, Kulm Road, and Batum Road provide the primary grid for travel between Lincoln and Adams Counties. The presence of a Gaging Station and various springs near the creek suggests the critical importance of water management in this eastern Washington environment. This survey provides a clear view of the rural homesteads and industrial footprints that defined the area before modern developments.