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1986 Map of Smyrna

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Smyrna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Smyrna sits at the foot of the Saddle Mountains, marking a point where the high desert terrain meets the irrigated agricultural landscape of central Washington. The northern portion of the map is defined by the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and the winding course of Crab Creek, which cuts through the Smyrna Bench. This geography reveals a clear distinction between the protected wetlands of the Habitat Management Area and the engineered water systems to the south.

The presence of the Wahluke Branch Canal along the Wahluke Slope illustrates the region's reliance on large-scale irrigation infrastructure. Cultural and industrial markers are scattered throughout the elevation changes, including a Radio Facility atop the peaks, a Gravel Pit near the creek, and even an Ice Cave tucked into the mountain slopes. Land use ranges from the remote Schrum Ranch to specialized resource extraction points like an Oil Well and a Prospect.