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2023 Map of Sulphur Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Washtucna Coulee dominates the southern landscape of this Franklin County region, where the small settlements of Sulphur and Estes sit along the valley floor. The map illustrates a classic scabland topography, characterized by deep drainage features like Rattlesnake Canyon and Hardesty Coulee that cut through the basalt-rich plateau. In the north, the terrain levels out into the broad Michigan Prairie, a stark contrast to the complex network of draws and ridges to the south.

Transportation in this area is defined by a grid of named rural routes such as Lone Star Rd, Lauer Rd, and Hoeffel Rd, which provide access to isolated farmsteads and agricultural plots. The map also records the jurisdictional boundary between Adams and Franklin Counties, cutting across the northern sections and bisecting the Sand Hills Coulee. This 2023 edition documents the modern layout of these high-desert ranching and farming lands.