Map of Gravity Plan with the face of George Washington
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Title
Map of Gravity Plan with the face of George Washington
Description
This map appears in a brochure by the Union Pacific Railroad. In it, they tie Columbia Basin irrigation with our nations roots by suggesting that the likeness of George Washington carved out by the Columbia River is a sign that the region, like Washington, is destined to be a celebrated part of our national mythology.
Creator
Union Pacific Railroad
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Format
jpeg
Language
English
Type
image
Citation
Union Pacific Railroad, “Map of Gravity Plan with the face of George Washington,” Digital Exhibits, accessed November 4, 2025, http://digitalexhibits.libraries.wsu.edu/items/show/4655.