1968 Map of Marlin SW

About this map

Black Rock Coulee and the winding course of Crab Creek dominate this 1960s topographic survey of the Washington interior. The landscape is defined by the unique geological formations of the Channeled Scablands, where the coulee floor is marked by numerous Wells and a scattering of Gravel Pits. Local connectivity is provided by a grid of rural routes including Davis Road, Irby Road, and Moody Road, which traverse the undulating terrain and county lines. A section of Pipeline cuts across the southern portion of the map, illustrating the regional utility infrastructure of the era. Evidence of early habitation and local nomenclature appears in features like Fink and the Radio Tower, while the presence of a Spring near the center of the sheet highlights the importance of water sources in this semi-arid environment.