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1977 Map of Snipes Creek

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Snipes Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Agricultural research and irrigation infrastructure dominate this landscape in Benton County, centered on the Washington State University Experimental Station. The terrain transitions from the elevated Sagebrush Ridge and Kelly Gulch in the north toward the fertile valley of the Yakima River in the south. A complex network of water management features, including a prominent Aqueduct, Canal segments, and numerous siphons, illustrates the engineering required to sustain cultivation in this arid region.

Transportation corridors follow the natural topography, with the Union Pacific RR and the Old Inland Empire Highway skirting the riverbanks near Carter. Named roads like Rothrock Road and Crosby Road provide access to rural holdings, while small settlements such as Kuhlman serve as local anchors. The presence of Grain Elevators and various storage bins highlights the area's role as a productive grain-growing district during the late 1970s.