2011 Map of Nine Canyon

About this map

Nine Canyon carves through this high desert portion of Benton County, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape increasingly shaped by 21st-century agricultural and infrastructure development. The Division Four Canal cuts across the northern landscape near The Butte, illustrating the vital role of irrigation in the Columbia Basin's arid environment. The road network, including S Nine Canyon Rd and Canyon River Rd, traces the contours of the coulees and plateaus, while family-named routes like E Lower Blair Rd and Les Blair Rd suggest the enduring presence of local landholders. This map shows a transition from open range to a more structured rural grid, where landmarks like Albright Rd and E Kirk Rd connect isolated homesteads and ranching operations across the undulating terrain.