2023 Map of Scooteney Reservoir

About this map

Scooteney Reservoir and the extensive water management infrastructure of the Columbia Basin define this arid landscape along the Adams and Franklin County border. This modern survey illustrates the vital role of the Potholes Canal and the Scooteney Wasteway in transforming the high desert through irrigation. The map reveals a network of smaller impoundments and natural depressions, including Snakebite Reservoir, Powerline Reservoir, and the Camp Lakes, which support local recreation and wildlife within the agricultural grid. Local movement is dictated by a geometric road system, where routes like Scotteney Park Rd and Horseshoe Way provide access to the water's edge and the surrounding farmland. The topography is characterized by subtle elevation changes and the distinctive basalt coulee formations common to this region of eastern Washington.