2020 Map of Central Ferry

About this map

Central Ferry and the Snake River corridor define this agricultural landscape along the border of Whitman and Garfield Counties. The topography is characterized by deep drainage systems like Cottonwood Canyon and numerous gulches that cut through the high plateau down to the riverbank. Small settlements such as Purrington and Peyton dot the shoreline, illustrating the region's historic reliance on river access and cross-river transport. The presence of Schoolhouse Draw points to the early social centers established by homesteading families in this part of Washington. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Central Ferry Bridge, which replaced earlier transit methods, while a network of rural routes like Big Alkali Rd and Church Hill Rd connect the isolated draws and bars, including Hastings Bar and Hammer Gulch, to the wider Palouse region.