1956 Map of Soap Lake

About this map

Soap Lake serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by the dramatic geology of the Grand Coulee and the engineering of the Columbia Basin Project. The town site is detailed with its street grid, Hospital, and nearby Lakeview Park, while a local Cem and several Water Tanks mark the edge of the settlement. The technical infrastructure of the era is prominent, featuring the West Canal and its associated Siphon, protected by a Levee system. To the east, the small community of Adrian sits at the junction of the Great Northern railroad and Crab Creek. This map captures a transitional period when traditional agricultural and transport networks integrated with large-scale water management systems, including the Omni Radio Range Sta and multiple Gravel Pits that supported local development.