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2011 Map of Taylor Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Taylor Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Taylor Canyon and the surrounding drainage systems define this section of the Washington landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map reveals an area structured by large-scale agricultural and ranching infrastructure, most notably evidenced by the presence of the Coffin Sheep Dam Number Three near the southern boundary. Steep-walled coulees and canyons, including Coyote Canyon and Prospect Canyon, provide significant topographic relief against the more level upland plateaus.

A network of rural roads, often named for local landholders or early settlers, provides access through the terrain. Routes such as Clodfelter Rd, S H Smith Rd, and Edwards Rd trace the edges of canyons and the rectilinear patterns of land parcels. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the intersection of natural watercourses and human-engineered water management in a high-desert environment.