1965 Map of Vantage

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the dominant spine of this landscape, separating the high basalt plateaus of Kittitas Co and Grant Co. This mid-1960s survey documents the area shortly after the completion of the Wanapum Dam, showing the complex infrastructure of the Powerhouse, Fish Ladder, and nearby Vantage Substation that transformed the river into a source of regional power. The map captures the small community of Vantage at a transition point, with its localized water tank and museum serving travelers near the crossing.