2017 Map of Ayer

About this map

Snake River dominates this portion of the border between Franklin and Walla Walla Counties, creating a deep corridor through the high plateau country of eastern Washington. Along its banks, small named points of interest such as Ayer, Rifton, and Chew mark the historical path of transportation and settlement within the river canyon. The creation of Lake Herbert G W transformed the river's flow, submerging former shorelines and creating the modern riparian environment seen here. Away from the water, the terrain rises sharply toward features like Fields Gulch, accessed by local routes such as Ayer Rd and Lyons Ferry Rd. This map captures the landscape of the mid-2010s, where rural access roads and large-scale water management projects define the local geography.