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2023 Map of Lamont

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lamont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lamont anchors this high-desert landscape in eastern Washington, positioned at the edge of the Adams and Whitman county line. The topography is defined by the unique geological scablands, where a complex network of scattered water bodies like Silver Lake, Heart Lake, and Crooked Knee Lake fill depressions between rocky rises. The presence of Snyder Slough and McElroy Creek highlights the drainage patterns of this arid region.

A notable modern transformation is visible in the Columbia Plateau State Park Trl, which follows a clear linear path through the terrain where a railroad once operated. This corridor links the settlement at Lamont to the surrounding countryside, passing near family-history landmarks such as Grisham Cem. The map illustrates a sparse but deliberate road network, including Revere Rd and Potts Rd, that serves the outlying ranchlands and seasonal lakes.