2013 Map of Macall

About this map

Emden and the nearby agricultural settlements of Macall and Paxton anchor this portion of Adams County, where the landscape is defined by the channeled scablands of Washington. This 2013 survey illustrates the distinct topographical depressions common to this region, frequently filled by small water bodies like Adams Lake, Sims Lake, and Horseshoe Lake. The drainage of Mcelroy Cr cuts through the northeastern corner, while the historic route of Old Military Rd traces a path through the western edge of the quadrangle. The map captures a moment in the modern era where the rectilinear patterns of township and range boundaries, such as t19n r38e, intersect with the irregular natural formations of the coulees and rocky terrain. This juxtaposition reveals the enduring influence of the land's geology on the placement of rural roads like Harder Rd and the sparse human footprint in this interior region.