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1965 Map of Park Lake

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Park Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Lower Grand Coulee corridor forms the centerpiece of this mid-1960s study, showcasing a series of deep canyon lakes that define the Channeled Scablands of Washington. Stretching from the northeastern corner toward the southwest, the chain includes Park Lake, Blue Lake, and the northern tip of Lenore Lake. These water bodies are flanked by dramatic terrain features like Jasper Canyon and Deer Canyon, illustrating the erosional power of the ancient glacial floods that carved this landscape.

Recreational development is evident at Sun Lakes State Park, which includes a Golf Course and landmarks such as Big Rock Island. The map also captures several smaller basins like Mirror Lake and Rainbow Lake near the northern boundary. Beyond the canyon walls, the higher plateaus contain Atkins Lake and the settlement of McDonald, while the Dry Coulee drainage cuts through the eastern half of the sheet, providing a look at the area's complex hydrology and land management before more modern expansion.