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2014 Map of Malaga

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Malaga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Malaga sits prominently along the southern bank of the Columbia River, positioned near a sharp bend that defines the local geography. This 2014 survey reveals a transition from the developed orchards and residential streets near Lake Cortez and Meadow Lake to the steep, canyon-riven uplands of the Jumpoff Ridge. The map documents a complex network of drainage systems, including Colockum Cr and its northern and southern forks, which have carved deep features like Kingsbury Canyon and Nickles Canyon into the landscape.

Further south, the terrain rises significantly toward Colockum Pass, marking the boundary where Chelan and Kittitas counties meet. This area is characterized by numerous seasonal springs and remote landmarks such as Whitson Spring and Judkins Spring, illustrating the importance of water sources in the high desert environment. The presence of the Malaga Alcoa Hwy and the path of Wa-28 highlights the transportation corridors that sustain the region's agricultural and industrial life.