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2017 Map of Kirby

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Kirby stands as a focal point in this Garfield County landscape, where the plateaus of eastern Washington are deeply incised by the drainage systems of the Snake River. The terrain is defined by a network of steep-walled gulches and canyons, including Kluge Canyon and South Fork Deadman Gulch, which channel seasonal flow toward Lower Granite Lake. The agricultural character of the region is evident in the presence of the Dye Seed Ranch Inc Airport, while the long-standing community roots are marked by the Kirby Cem and Mayview Cem.

A sophisticated network of ridge-top roads, such as the Gould City-Mayview Rd and Kirby Mayview Rd, navigates the high ground between the various forks of Deadman and Meadow Creeks. The map details the transition from the high cultivated plains down into the deep river breaks, illustrating how the natural topography of Heaton Gulch and Smith Gulch has dictated the layout of local transportation and rural settlement for generations.