2017 Map of Mae

About this map

Mae and the surrounding Mae Valley define this portion of Grant County, where the high desert landscape meets the intricate shoreline of the Potholes Reservoir. The 2017 survey reveals a grid of rural roads and township boundaries, including t19n r27e and t18n r27e, that carve through the open terrain of Hiawatha Valley. This map documents a unique hydrologic environment where the northern reaches of the reservoir create a complex network of small islands and inlets, a result of the Columbia Basin Project's irrigation infrastructure. Researchers can trace the modern development of local thoroughfares like Mae Valley Rd Ne and Hiawatha Rd Ne as they connect these agricultural and lakeside communities.