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2011 Map of Snively Basin

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Snively Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Snively Ranch and Benson Ranch stand as primary landmarks in this arid Benton County landscape, where water sources dictate the placement of human activity. The terrain is defined by the broad Snively Basin and the carved descent of Snively Gulch, supported by critical water points such as Lower Snively Spring, Upper Snively Spring, and Benson Spring.

Drainage systems like Rattlesnake Creek and Cold Creek weave through the high country, while the southern portion of the map reveals a shift toward an organized road grid. Here, local thoroughfares like Pearl Rd, Franks Rd, and Crooks Rd intersect near the headwaters of Snipes Creek. This 2011 survey documents a classic inland Washington environment where ranching history and topographical features remain closely tied to the available springs and seasonal creek beds.