2017 Map of Central Ferry

About this map

Central Ferry serves as a critical crossing point on the Snake River, where the Central Ferry Bridge connects Whitman and Garfield counties. The landscape is defined by the expansive Lake Bryan and a series of dramatic geographic depressions such as Cottonwood Canyon, Red Rock Draw, and Schoolhouse Draw. Historically significant small settlements like Purrington and Peyton are situated along the river's edge, reflecting the region's reliance on the waterway for transport and trade. Inland, the plateau is marked by drainage systems like Mud Flat Cr and Alkali Flat Cr, while agricultural access is maintained through a network of rural routes including Big Alkali Rd and Selbu Church Rd. The topographic detail illustrates the deep incision of the river valley into the surrounding high plains, characteristic of the inland Northwest.