1970 Map of Connell

About this map

Connell serves as the central hub of this eastern Washington landscape, where the confluence of major transportation and agricultural infrastructure is evident. The town is marked by the presence of its High Sch, a Connell Airport, and local industry indicated by a Grain Elevator and several gravel pits. This 1970 field-checked survey highlights the significance of the rail corridor, showing the tracks of the Burlington Northern and Northern Pacific winding through the dramatic natural topography. The terrain is dominated by ancient basaltic flood-carved features, including Providence Coulee and the massive Washtucna (Depression) Coulee to the south. Named local roads like Roxboro Road and Fishhook Elgin Road provide a grid of access to the surrounding dryland farming plateaus, while smaller landmarks like the Nordheim area and various gaging stations point to the managed water and land use of the Franklin County region.