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2023 Map of Mesa East

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mesa East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Esquatzel Coulee cuts a deep path through the arid landscape of Franklin County, defining the drainage patterns and transportation corridors of this rural region. The settlement of Mesa sits along the western edge of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural lands and road networks. To the northeast, the small locale of Cactus is situated near the upper reaches of the coulee, illustrating the sparse but deliberate placement of outposts in this part of Washington.

The terrain is marked by significant erosion features, including Old Maid Coulee and Dunnigan Coulee, which channel seasonal water toward the lower elevations. Local transit is managed through a grid of rural routes such as Pepiot Rd, Statney Rd, and Blanton Rd, while Old State Rte 17 provides a connection to the larger regional highway system. Baillie Pond provides a rare permanent water feature in an otherwise dry landscape shaped by the Public Land Survey System divisions.