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1964 Map of Kennewick

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Kennewick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The confluence of the Yakima River and the Columbia River shapes this mid-1960s landscape, where Lake Wallula dominates the northern boundary. The urban development of Kennewick and Pasco is captured in a period of significant growth, with new residential areas like West Highlands and South Highlands expanding into the surrounding hills. This expansion is supported by an intricate irrigation network including the Columbia Canal and the Feeder Canal, essential for the region's agricultural productivity.

Transportation and education infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Northern Pacific railroad corridor and a concentration of schools such as Highlander Jr High Sch and Edison Sch. The map provides detailed survey data for the steep drainage systems of Amon Canyon and Zintel Canyon to the south, contrasting with the industrial and residential grid of the riverfront. Local heritage is preserved in the location of Desert Lawn Memorial Park (Cem) and the Riverview Heights Cem.