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2013 Map of Webber Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Webber Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Benton City sits at the northern edge of this landscape, where the Yakima River valley meets the rising slopes of the Horse Heaven Hills. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, with Goose Hill overlooking the winding path of Webber Canyon as it cuts through the upland plateau. This geography historically dictated the movement of goods and people, reflected in the steep ascent of N Mcbee Grade Nw and the strategic placement of early routes like Webber Canyon Rd.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Kennewick Main Canal and the W Badger Lateral threading through the hills. These irrigation features stand in contrast to the deep, dry drainages of Scouten Canyon and Carter Canyon further south. Local history is etched into the grid by family and functional names such as Cemetery Rd, Beightol Rd, and Clodius Rd, marking the agricultural homesteads and rural community hubs established throughout the township.