Banks Lake and the prominent basalt formation of Gibraltar Rock anchor this high-desert landscape in Grant County during the early 2010s. The area is defined by its dramatic coulee topography, where seasonal drainages like Devils Creek, Rusho Creek, and Northrup Creek carve through the plateau. A network of named rural roads, such as 51-Ne RD and 48-Ne RD, organizes the dryland terrain, connecting isolated points of interest. One of the most significant landmarks for local history is Saint Johns Cemetery, situated on the open flats. Small water bodies including Willow Lake, Coffee Lake, and Henning Lakes dot the depressions between the coulee walls, while Whitney Canyon provides a distinct break in the elevation in the northwest corner.
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1948 · Grand Coulee Dam
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Grand Coulee Dam
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Ritzville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Ritzville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Ritzville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Steamboat Rock SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Barker Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Hartline
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Steamboat Rock SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Hartline NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000