2011 Map of Priest Rapids NE

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define this landscape in Grant County, as seen through a network of irrigation-aligned roads and the Mattawa Drain. The southern edge of the quadrangle is bounded by the Columbia River, where the terrain transitions toward the water at China Bar. This area illustrates the late 20th and early 21st-century transformation of the Columbia Basin into a productive orchard and vineyard region. Private infrastructure like the Christensen Brothers Wahluke Strip Airport serves the local farming operations, situated amidst a rigid grid of thoroughfares including Road 24 SW and Wahluke Rd SW. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of modern transportation and hydraulic engineering in one of Washington's most vital growing districts.