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2011 Map of Lowden

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lowden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lowden sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in the Walla Walla Valley, where a complex network of man-made waterways supports the region's farms. The Walla Walla River flows through the center of the sheet, flanked by an intricate system of irrigation features including the Garden City Ditch, Mud District Number 2 Canal, and Williams Ditch. This reliance on water management is a defining characteristic of the local geography, illustrating how the natural flow of the river has been harnessed and diverted into various canals like the Mud Creek Canal and Demaris Ditch to sustain the surrounding valley floor.

Elevations rise to the north and south, where the terrain is carved by Webber Canyon and Woodward Canyon. These landforms provide a sharp contrast to the level fields near the river. Road names such as Lowden-Gardena Rd and Frog Hollow Rd reflect the local heritage and the practical layout of the rural transportation grid connecting the settlement of Lowden to its neighboring landmarks like Hill Top.