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2017 Map of Scooteney Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Scooteney Reservoir and a complex network of smaller water bodies define this portion of the Columbia Basin where Adams and Franklin counties meet. This 2017 topographic survey illustrates a landscape heavily shaped by irrigation and water management, featuring named basins such as Eagle Lakes, Snakebite Reservoir, and Powerline Reservoir. The arrangement of these reservoirs suggests a functional hydrology integrated with the surrounding agricultural grid, which is serviced by local routes including Pioneer Rd and Scooteney Rd.

Away from the primary reservoir, the terrain is dotted with seasonal and perennial features like Chance Lake, Camp Lakes, and Ribbon Lakes. These names often reflect the early recreational or topographical associations of the area. A network of rural roads, including Mail Rd and Coyan Rd, provide access to the vast sections of land north of the reservoir, while the presence of Scooteney Park Rd indicates the area's established role in local outdoor life.