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2013 Map of Snively Basin

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Snively Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Snively Basin defines the central landscape of this territory in Benton County, where the desert terrain is marked by a network of seasonal drainages and essential water sources. The map reveals a land utilized for ranching and environmental study, notably within the Rattlesnake Hills Research Natural Area. Human presence is anchored at the Snively Ranch and Benson Ranch, situated amidst the rugged elevations of Rattlesnake Mtn.

A system of springs, including Upper Snively Spring, Lower Snively Spring, and Duke Spring, provides vital water in an otherwise arid environment of gulches and canyons. The transport network is comprised of rural corridors like Snipes Creek Rd and Franks Rd, which navigate the complex topography of Corral Canyon and Kelly Gulch. This survey captures the intersection of conservation and traditional land use in eastern Washington.