2013 Map of Washtucna North

About this map

Washtucna anchors the southern portion of this landscape, situated at the confluence of several significant geographical depressions typical of the Channeled Scablands. The topography is defined by deep cuts like Washtucna Coulee and Staley Coulee, which speak to the area's glacial flood history. To the north, Fletcher sits near the open expanse of Rattlesnake Flat, where the Kinch Farms Airport serves the local agricultural community. Small water bodies such as Rattlesnake Lake and Bell Lake provide distinct landmarks amidst the complex network of draws and ridges. Transport across this high desert region is facilitated by Wa-26 and Wa-261, which intersect near the town site. The map effectively illustrates the transition from the broad flats in the north to the rugged, channeled terrain of the coulees surrounding the central settlement.