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1972 Map of Washtucna SW

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Washtucna SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Rattlesnake Flat dominates the eastern portion of this landscape in Adams County, reflecting the agricultural and topographical character of the Columbia Basin in the early 1970s. The map illustrates a network of section-line roads and named rural routes, such as Cunningham Road and Hatton Road, which connect isolated farmsteads and infrastructure. Numerous storage bins and a dedicated Landing Strip point to the logistical requirements of large-scale wheat farming and crop dusting in this dryland region.

Topographic variations are marked by the Sand Hills to the west and the deep incision of Collier Coulee to the south. These natural features, along with a Percolation Basin and various isolated wells, highlight the importance of water management in a high-desert environment. Traces of local land use are evident in features like the Corral and Borrow Pit, alongside a Pipeline that cuts across the northern terrain.