2013 Map of Colton

About this map

Colton serves as the primary hub on this Whitman County landscape, where the town site meets a network of local roads such as Depoe St and Steptoe St. The surrounding geography is defined by a series of deep, branching drainages that carve through the plateau, including Yakawawa Canyon, Schultheis Canyon, and the significant Steptoe Canyon. These landforms dictate the local movement and agricultural patterns, with Nesterbank Ranch situated among the high ground between the draws. In the southwest corner, the terrain drops towards the Snake River system at Lower Granite Lake, marked by the boundary between Whitman County and Garfield County. Waterways like Union Flat Cr and Steptoe Cr follow the canyon floors, illustrating the complex erosion patterns typical of the region. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the rural infrastructure and natural landmarks, from family-named routes like M Druffel Rd and J Meyer Rd to the distinct natural basins of Nisqually John Canyon.