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1971 Map of Clarkston

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Clarkston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River serves as the focal point for this 1971 study, where the border towns of Clarkston, Washington, and Lewiston, Idaho, face each other across the state line. This era captures the region's established role as a commercial and academic hub, featuring the campus of Lewis-Clark State College and the specialized grounds of the North Idaho Childrens Home. The landscape is deeply tied to transportation and agriculture, evidenced by the presence of the Asotin County Airport and various industrial facilities like the Pumping Station and several gravel pits.

Residential growth is prominent in the suburbs of Clarkston Heights and Lewiston Orchards, while the older urban grids contain a dense network of civic life. Numerous schools, including Holy Family Sch and Whitman Sch, are situated near local landmarks like City Hall and the Vineland Cemetery. To the north, the terrain transitions into the steep canyons and plateaus where Hatwai Creek descends and the Stout Ranch is located among the rising hills.