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2023 Map of Stratford

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Stratford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Stratford and the nearby settlement of Adco anchor this portion of Grant County, defined by a complex network of man-made waterways and natural coulee formations. The landscape is dominated by the massive engineering of the Columbia Basin Project, with the West Canal and East Low Canal cutting across the terrain to provide vital irrigation. These canals run alongside more ancient features like Crab Creek, which meanders through the central valley south of the Pinto Ridge uplift.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Stratford Cem situated just east of the main townsite, providing a specific point of interest for family research. The northern reaches of the map show the significant waters of Billy Clapp Lake and Brook Lake, illustrating how the desert environment was transformed into a managed agricultural corridor. Prominent landmarks such as Black Butte and Round Lake break up the sectioned farmland, marking the transition between irrigated plains and the higher ridges.