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2020 Map of Soda Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Soda Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Soda Lake and the vast Potholes Reservoir dominate this central Washington landscape, where the high desert terrain has been transformed by a complex network of irrigation and water management. The southern reach of the reservoir gives way to a sprawling collection of smaller water bodies, including Windmill Lake, Hampton Lake, and the Sage Lakes, many of which are linked by the engineered path of the Potholes Canal. These waters provide a stark contrast to the surrounding arid geography, characterized by the elevation of Jackass Mtn and the winding course of Lower Crab Creek.

The settlement of Novara sits at the southern edge of the quadrangle, connected to the wider region by rural routes like W Providence Rd and S Reynolds Rd. Local recreation is evident through the presence of established paths such as the Crab Creek Trail and Marsh Loop Trail, which navigate the wetlands and coulees. This map captures the intersection of natural drainage and modern hydraulic engineering in Grant and Adams counties.