
Agricultural research and rural transport infrastructure define this Adams County landscape during the mid-1960s. The Dryland Experiment Station sits at the southern edge of the quadrangle, representing the region's commitment to large-scale wheat farming and soil management. The terrain is deeply marked by the winding paths of Bauer Coulee and Paha Coulee, which dictate the placement of roads and the single rail corridor. The Northern Pacific tracks cut through the southeastern corner, following the low ground of the coulee alongside a Jeep Trail. Many roads across the survey carry the names of local farming families, such as Urquhart Road, Anderson Road, and Schoonover Road. Near the small settlement of Guy, a network of unimproved roads and specialized structures like a Radio Facility and a Gravel Pit highlight the localized economy of the Columbia Basin's dryland plateaus.
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1916 · Connell
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1918 · Connell
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1923 · Washtucna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Washtucna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Walla Walla
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Ritzville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Walla Walla
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Ritzville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Ritzville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Reiman SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000