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2014 Map of Waitsburg NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lost Springs Ranch sits within the dissected plateau landscape of the Walla Walla and Columbia county line, marking a pocket of settlement in this agricultural and grazing region. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainage features and named depressions, such as Fields Gulch and Colville Springs Hollow, which reveal the complex hydrology and erosion patterns of the area.

A network of rural routes, including Manuel Hollow Rd and Kellogg Hollow Rd, connects isolated outposts and water sources like Colville Springs. The inclusion of Cemetery Hill Rd suggests the historical presence of local community landmarks and genealogy-rich sites often tied to early homesteading families. These road and terrain labels together illustrate a sparsely populated landscape where life is closely tied to the available water and the winding valley floors.