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2014 Map of Vernita Bridge

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Vernita Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Columbia River carves a deep arc through the desert landscape of Central Washington, marking the jurisdictional boundary between Grant and Benton counties. This 2014 survey highlights the specialized infrastructure of the Columbia Basin, where the Wahluke Slope overlooks an intricate network of irrigation and drainage channels such as the Wahatis Wasteway and Saddle Mountain Wasteway. These water management features are critical to the region's agricultural economy, supporting the vineyards and farms accessed via Winery Rd and Road 24 SW.

Evidence of local transportation and small-scale settlement appears at the Vernita Bridge crossing and the riverside site of Haven. Further north, the Mattawa Air Strip and the waters of Saddle Mountain Lake stand out against the geometric grid of section lines. This document preserves the modern rural character of the area, from its aviation and transit points to the high-elevation slopes that define the southern reaches of the Saddle Mountains.