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2017 Map of Palisades

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Palisades
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Douglas Creek carves a deep path through this section of the Columbia Plateau, defining the settlement patterns near the small community of Palisades. The terrain is characterized by dramatic topographic relief, where the high elevation of Badger Mountain gives way to a complex system of drainages and coulees. To the south, the settlement of Adrian sits near the Douglas County and Grant County boundary, positioned within the winding valley floor.

Water sources are vital in this arid landscape, marked by named features such as Skookumchuck Spring, Whiskey Dick Creek, and Duffy Creek. The map documents a network of named canyons and geological formations, including Petrified Canyon, Slack Canyon, and the eastern edge of Moses Coulee. Transportation is restricted by the landscape, with Palisades Road SW following the natural contours of the creek valley to connect these isolated locations.