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2017 Map of Taunton

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Taunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Saddle Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this central Washington survey, creating a dramatic elevation shift that drops away into the Wahluke Slope. The corridor between these heights and the northern flats is defined by the winding course of Lower Crab Creek, which supports a network of wetlands and small water bodies like Royal Lake. The terrain transitions from the high, ridged crest of the mountains through Saddle Gap down to the low-lying basin where the creek flows.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is concentrated along the northern base of the range. The presence of Taunton Powerhouse Rd indicates the area's utility development, while a rectilinear grid of rural routes such as Crab Creek Rd and W Bench Rd services the surrounding agricultural land. The map also records the boundary between Grant Co and Adams Co, illustrating how this drainage basin and mountain range serve as a natural dividing line for local governance.