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2017 Map of Little Soap Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Lower Grand Coulee defines this portion of the Washington landscape, where the basalt-rimmed basin transitions from the high desert plateau down to a string of mineral-rich water bodies. Soap Lake and its northern neighbors, Little Soap Lake and Lenore Lake, sit at the base of steep canyon walls that include Sparks Canyon and Sheep Canyon. These lakes are iconic features of the Coulee corridor, historically noted for their unique water chemistry.

Modern infrastructure is represented by the Main Canal, which cuts through the western terrain to support regional irrigation. The settlement of Soap Lake is situated at the southern end of the lake, with the community of Lakeview nearby. While much of the land remains open and characterized by dramatic relief, the map also identifies localized water sources like Pate Spring and the basin of Dry Lake. This survey provides a precise record of the roads and land divisions at the intersection of the Douglas and Grant county lines.