2011 Map of Jameson Lake East

About this map

Jameson Lake and the water-carved coulee landscape of Douglas County define this portion of the Washington interior. The map illustrates a stark geographic contrast between the deep, linear depressions holding Grimes Lake and Bennett Lake and the high, level plateaus divided by a grid of rural roads such as 8 Rd NE and J Rd NE. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape primarily dedicated to large-scale agriculture and water management, where the drainage of McCartney Creek and the sheltered depths of Long Canyon cut through the otherwise uniform upland plains. Prominent landmarks like Chester Butte rise above the surrounding terrain, while smaller water bodies like Twin Lakes and Fisher Lakes are scattered across the higher elevations, indicating the unique hydrology of this basaltic region.