2017 Map of Stratford

About this map

Stratford and the nearby siding of Adco anchor this central Washington landscape, where the basalt-carved terrain of the Grand Coulee region meets mid-century irrigation infrastructure. The map depicts the significant water management systems of the Columbia Basin Project, notably the E Low Canal Rd NE which follows the contours of the land to the west of Black Butte. This basalt landmark rises above the winding course of Crab Cr, a vital drainage that feeds into Brook Lake south of the Stratford townsite. To the north, the massive expanse of Billy Clapp Lake fills the ancient path of Dry Coulee, illustrating the dramatic transformation of the desert through modern engineering. The intricate grid of rural roads, such as Pinto Ridge Rd NE and Stratford Rd Ne, provides a detailed look at how the region's agricultural and transportation networks were organized by 2017.