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2011 Map of Asotin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Snake River defines the rugged eastern edge of this landscape, where the confluence with Asotin Creek provides a natural site for the settlement of Asotin. In this early twenty-first-century survey, the town's grid is clearly visible, flanked by the Asotin Cemetery and the Asotin Dam. The shoreline is marked by modern recreational and aviation infrastructure, including the Chief Lookin Glass Marina, Hells Gate Marina, and the southern approach to the Lewiston Airport near Swallows Nest.

Away from the river, the terrain rises into steep canyons and ridges, such as Ayers Ridge and Ayers Gulch, carved by waterways like Pintler Creek and George Creek. These features illustrate the drainage patterns typical of the region, where narrow gulches like Maguire Gulch and Beckman Gulch feed into the larger river system. The presence of the small community at Jerry and the turbulent Tenmile Rapids further emphasize the historical reliance on the river as both a landmark and a geographic barrier.