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2020 Map of Wells Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lake Pateros and Lake Entiat define the western edge of this 2020 landscape, where the Columbia River corridor meets the high plateaus of Douglas County. The small community of Azwell sits along the shoreline, marking a transition from the river valley to the expansive agricultural lands above. High-altitude features like The Horseshoe and Sourdough Flats suggest a geography shaped by glacial activity and wind-swept terrain, typical of the Okanogan-Douglas county line area.

Rural life in this region is anchored by scattered settlements and natural landmarks, from the high grounds of Dyer Hill and Windsor Hill to the localized drainages of W Foster Cr. The map captures the specialized land use of the plateau, including the Boulder Park area and the remote junction at Dyer. This survey provides a modern record of water resources such as Pattie Big Spring and Mud Spring, which remain vital in this semi-arid high country.