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2020 Map of Waitsburg

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Waitsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Waitsburg serves as the focal point of this region, situated at the confluence of the Touchet River and Coppei Cr. The town's grid is detailed with residential streets and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem to the south. The surrounding landscape is defined by the Touchet Valley and a series of deeply etched drainages, including the colorfully named Whoopemup Hollow and McKay Hollow. These landforms dictate the placement of rural roads like Mc Kay Alto Rd and Weller Canyon Rd.

Smaller settlements and railroad points such as Bolles and Menoken trace the path of former transportation corridors along the river. The topography is dotted with vital water sources such as Colville Springs and Fountain Springs, essential for the agricultural operations that dominate the high plateaus between canyons. The presence of the Weller Canyon Airport highlights how modern aviation has adapted to this dissected terrain.