2011 Map of Mesa West

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define this portion of Franklin County, centered on the community of Mesa. The landscape is intricately partitioned by a grid of rural routes like Colonial Rd and Baart Rd, supporting a network of reservoirs and ponds essential for local irrigation. Notable water features include the Bernsens 810 Reservoir, managed by a series of three dams, and smaller catchments such as Worth Lake and Clark Pond. These engineering works, alongside Bernsens Duck Pond Dam, reveal the human effort to sustain farming in a semi-arid region. In the eastern corridor, the settlement of Edwards sits near the winding topography of Old Maid Coulee, while Slinkard Airfield serves as a small aviation landmark amidst the expansive fields. The map provides a clear record of the transportation and hydrological infrastructure that anchors this rural Washington territory.