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1956 Map of Moses Lake

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Moses Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Larson Air Force Base dominates the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, reflecting the significant military footprint in Grant County during the Cold War. The town of Moses Lake serves as the regional hub, characterized by the intricate reach of its namesake water body with Parker Horn, Pelican Horn, and Lewis Horn branching into the developing residential and commercial areas. The southern portion of the map reveals the massive expanse of the Potholes Reservoir and its associated Sand Dunes, part of the Columbia Basin Project's irrigation infrastructure.

Transportation networks such as the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad and the Northern Pacific line intersect near the lake, supporting the agricultural economy. Rural life is anchored by small settlements like Mae and Westlake, along with local institutions such as Knolls Vista Sch and Peninsula Sch. The presence of several radio and microwave towers, including the KSEM Radio Tower, highlights the modernization of regional communications during this era.