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2000 Map of Yale Dam

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Yale Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Yale Dam sits at the center of this hydro-electric and recreational landscape, anchoring the transition between Yale Lake and Lake Merwin on the Lewis River. The map highlights the infrastructure of the area at the turn of the millennium, including a Saddle Dam, Spillway, and a Gaging Station. Near the settlement of Yale, the presence of a Cem, an Airstrip, and a Mobile Home Park indicates a community shaped by its proximity to these major reservoirs.

Rising sharply from the surrounding river valleys, the distinct conical profile of Tumtum Mountain dominates the central topography. The survey details a network of drainage systems such as Siouxon Creek and Canyon Creek, interspersed with several Quarry sites. This terrain reflects a working forest and utility-focused environment, further evidenced by a labeled Private Road network and various mountain peaks like Green Knob.