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2014 Map of Mead

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Mead and Colbert anchor this North Spokane landscape, where the transition from suburban expansion to high-plateau agriculture is clearly defined. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features like Green Bluff and Orchard Bluff, which rise above the surrounding flats of Peone Prairie and Pleasant Prairie. These elevated benches have long supported the region's orchard and farming traditions, while the lowland corridors follow the path of Deadman Cr and the Little Spokane River.

Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Indian Treaty Tree near the southern boundary and the Peone Cem, offering significant touchpoints for genealogical research. The map also captures the aviation footprint of the area, including the Mead Flying Service Airport and the Boyle R & D Airport. Infrastructure like the Colbert Road Bridge and the Little Spokane Drive Bridge illustrates the connectivity required to bridge the deep creek valleys and river bends that characterize this part of Washington.