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1963 Map of Rye Grass Coulee

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Rye Grass Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Rye Grass Coulee and Smith Canyon dominate this 1963 landscape in Franklin County, illustrating the arid, drainage-carved topography of eastern Washington. The area is defined by its agricultural and industrial utility during the mid-20th century, as seen by the placement of a Storage Bin and a prominent Pipeline cutting across the terrain.

Evidence of human movement and land use is sparse but specific, with a Jeep Trail winding through areas of shifting Sand Dunes and a lone Sandpit located near the western boundary. A small Reservoir at the southern edge suggests the critical importance of water management in this dry coulee environment. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional landforms meet modern infrastructure before further regional development.