2023 Map of Olsen Canyon

About this map

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area dominates the western edge of this landscape, where the Columbia River and Franklin D Roosevelt Lake meet the steep, carved drainages of eastern Washington. The terrain is defined by a series of significant canyons including Olsen Canyon, Bockemuehl Canyon, and Trinkle Canyon, which channel seasonal water toward the reservoir. Local history is anchored at Egypt Cem in the northeast, while the settlement pattern shows a distinct shift from the upland reaches of Swede Flats and Bachelor Prairie toward the modern recreational development near 7 Bays Airport. Boaters and outdoor enthusiasts utilize the access points at Hawk Creek Harbor and the Hawk Creek Campground Road, where the landscape transitions from high plateau farming to the water's edge at Hawk Creek Falls.