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1964 Map of Levey NE

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Levey NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Snake River carves through the northeastern corner of this arid landscape in Franklin County, defining a sharp topographic break from the surrounding plateau. In the mid-1960s, this area was characterized by a network of rural access routes named for local interests, such as Haverland Road, Gertler Road, and Koontz Road. The terrain is marked by significant natural features, including the deep incision of Smith Canyon and the expansive Sand Dunes that dominate the southern half of the sheet.

Industrial and agricultural utility is evidenced by a prominent Pipeline and several wells, while the ruggedness of the land is underscored by numerous Jeep Trails cutting through the coulees. The presence of Blackman Ridge Road and Rye Grass Coulee highlights the traditional naming conventions used by the Bureau of Reclamation and Geological Survey during this era of water management and land use planning in eastern Washington.