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1956 Map of Wilson Creek SE, 1979 Print
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1956 Map of Wilson Creek SE

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Black Rock Coulee carves through this portion of Grant County, anchoring a landscape shaped by ancient geological forces and sparse high-desert settlement. Based on surveys by the USBR in 1937 and aerial photography from 1954, the map reveals a remote section of Washington where water remains the primary driver of human geography. The presence of Spring and Well points to the necessity of finding reliable water sources in this arid region, while the small settlement of Marlin appears in the northeast corner at the boundary of the coulee. The central feature, Black Rock Lake, sits deep within the coulee floor, surrounded by the intricate contouring of the surrounding plateau. The inclusion of the Marlin Azimuth station highlights the technical surveying work required to chart this expansive, open terrain during the mid-twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain