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1956 Map of Soap Lake

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Soap Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The town of Soap Lake stands at the edge of the mineral-rich waters that give the area its name, reflecting the mid-century development of Grant County. The landscape is defined by the massive irrigation works of the Columbia Basin Project, including the West Canal and a prominent Siphon that traverse the coulee floor. These engineered features contrast with the natural elevations of High Hill and the rugged basalt formations of Pinto Ridge to the northeast.

Transport and industry are centered on the Great Northern railroad line, which skirts the southern edge of town near the Substation and a local Gravel Pit. To the east, the small settlement of Adrian sits near the confluence of Crab Creek and the railway, while Lakeview Park and a local Cem provide community landmarks. The inclusion of the Omni Radio Range Sta indicates the area's importance for regional aviation navigation during the 1950s.