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2011 Map of West Bar

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of West Bar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Columbia River dominates this section of Grant County, carving a wide path past the high bench of West Bar and the prominent protrusion of Cape Horn. On the northern bank, the small settlement of Trinidad sits near the river's bend, connected by a network of rural routes including Stuhmiller Rd and Columbia Dr. The landscape is defined by its deep drainage systems, where seasonal waters move through Davies Canyon, Brewton Gulch, and Stray Gulch toward the main river channel.

Water sources in this arid stretch were historically vital for local ranching and travel, evidenced by features such as Gollins Spring and the converging flows of Tekison Creek and Tarpiscan Creek. To the south, Brushy Creek and the remote Brushy Rd mark the transition toward more interior upland territory. The map captures the complex topography of the river breaks and the sparse but deliberate road network that supports this corner of central Washington.