1956 Map of Moses Lake NW

About this map

Moses Lake dominates the central portion of this mid-1950s landscape, serving as a primary hydrological focal point in Grant County. The topography reveals an era of significant transition, specifically through the extensive irrigation infrastructure marked as Canal Under Construction and several other completed Canal segments. This engineering reflects the region's mid-century shift toward large-scale agricultural development. The terrain is defined by broad depressions including Hiawatha Valley and Mae Valley, while the northern reaches show Rocky Ford feeding into the main lake basin. Transportation is primarily represented by the established White Trail Road and various pipelines. Numerous wells are scattered across the valley floors, highlighting the critical role of groundwater and managed water systems in sustaining this arid landscape just as it was being transformed for modern farming.