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1964 Map of Nine Canyon

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Nine Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Nine Canyon and Switzler Canyon dominate this part of Benton County, carving deep drainage patterns through the upland terrain south of the Columbia River. The map, based on 1959 aerial photography and field-checked in the mid-1960s, reveals a landscape defined by agricultural infrastructure and early transport networks. A series of irrigation features, including a Canal and multiple Siphons, supports the dryland farming indicated by the presence of a Storage Bin. This network of water management was essential for local production in this arid climate.

Local access is facilitated by a grid of named rural routes such as Mills Road, Albright Road, and Kirk Road, which connect disparate homesteads and farm plots. Prominent landmarks like The Butte provide orientation points amidst the canyon systems. This survey serves as a record of the area's mid-century rural development, documenting the exact placement of early roads and the intricate path of a Jeep Trail through the more difficult terrain.