Moses Lake: SR 17 at MP 54.7 - at Stratford Rd
Moses Lake combines a water-centred setting with a semi-arid agricultural landscape in a way that reflects its position on Washington’s Columbia Plateau. The city stands on the shores of Moses Lake in central Washington, where housing, recreation and irrigated farmland meet. Its modern growth is closely tied to the Columbia Basin Project, which brought Columbia River water to farms across much of Grant County. Moses Lake also has an industrial and transport role, supported by Interstate 90, State Route 17 and rail lines crossing the basin. It is a regional service centre in an open working landscape shaped by large-scale irrigation and long-distance travel.
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The landscape around Moses Lake is a dry, lake-dotted basin, whose irrigation through the Columbia Basin Project has shaped both the city’s form and its agricultural economy. The city sits on the shores of Moses Lake, a large inland lake that anchors local recreation, while irrigated fields extend across Grant County. Aviation is another part of its identity: Grant County International Airport occupies the site of the former Larson Air Force Base, a Cold War-era installation. Moses Lake is also a practical centre for services, manufacturing and travel in central Washington. Continue with other webcams from central Washington to see how this part of the Columbia Basin connects across the region.
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