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2017 Map of Rattlesnake Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Moses Coulee and the surrounding Columbia Basin landscape are defined by deep canyon carvings and isolated water sources in this 2017 survey. The terrain is marked by significant features like Steamboat Rock and the drainage of Rattlesnake Cr, which winds through the central portion of the map. This area, straddling the border between Douglas and Grant counties, relies on a network of vital water points such as Rattlesnake Springs, Mineral Spring, and Bowers Spring.

The road network is a mix of modern county routes and older ways, including Palisades Rd SW and the aptly named Three Devils Grade Rd. To the south, Petrified Canyon cuts through the high ground, while Pinto Ridge dominates the northern horizon. The placement of these features illustrates a landscape shaped by historical geological forces, where water remains the primary driver for both geography and local naming conventions.