2020 Map of Mae

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Mae and the surrounding Mae Valley is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure in the Columbia Basin. Canal W 20 and the Winchester Wasteway anchor the regional water management system, supporting the small settlements that emerged as this arid region was transformed into productive farmland. The map reveals a strict rectilinear grid of rural roads, including Hiawatha Rd NE and Division Rd N, which delineate family holdings and township boundaries. Tucked between these surveyed lines are Hiawatha Valley and Moe Valley, pockets of development that reflect the mid-century expansion of rural Washington. The south is dominated by an intricate pattern of wetlands and coulees, illustrating the complex hydrology where desert terrain meets modern engineering.