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2020 Map of Snipes Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Snipes Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Yakima River defines the southern edge of this modern landscape in Benton County, where complex irrigation infrastructure supports local agriculture. Three major water arteries—the Roza Canal, Sunnyside Canal, and Chandler Canal—contour across the terrain, illustrating the sophisticated water management systems required for the region's productivity. These man-made channels contrast with the natural drainage of Snipes Cr and Spring Cr, which cut through the drier upland elevations.

Topographical landmarks such as Sagebrush Ridge and Royer Hill rise above the agricultural flats, while the northern reaches of the quadrangle are defined by more dramatic relief in Corral Canyon and Kelly Gulch. A dense network of section-line roads, including N Crosby Rd and Snipes Creek Rd, provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns and property divisions that characterize this part of Washington.