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2017 Map of Macall

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Macall and the surrounding coulees of eastern Washington appear here as a landscape of isolated rail-side settlements and basalt-carved depressions. The map records a series of small, named locations including Emden, Carlmar, and Paxton, which sit along the established transport corridors through this section of Adams County. The terrain is defined by the distinctive Channeled Scablands topography, where water-filled basins like Adams Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Crane Lake are clustered among the dry plateaus.

Secondary routes such as Harder Rd and the Ritzville-Benge Rd connect these outlying points, while McElroy Cr provides a subtle drainage through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. This 2017 survey documents the modern layout of these historic agricultural and railroad sidings, offering a clear view of the sparse rural infrastructure and the unique geological formations that dictate the region's development patterns.