2017 Map of Sperry

About this map

Sperry and McAdam sit along a historic rail corridor in this 2017 survey of the borderlands between Adams and Franklin counties. The landscape is defined by the dramatic geomorphology of the Channeled Scablands, evidenced by features like Collier Coulee and Skookum Canyon. Settlement in this arid stretch of Eastern Washington is closely tied to water and transport, with small clusters like Harder and Wacota appearing near the southwestern corner of the sheet. Modern utility and ranching infrastructure are represented by the Fisher Ranch Airport and a network of rural routes including Gill Rd and Perry Rd. The presence of Washtucna Lake and Harder Spring highlights the critical, sparse water sources that have historically dictated the placement of ranches and rail stops in this high-desert environment.