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1966 Map of Coppei

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Coppei
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Northern Pacific railroad cuts through the northwestern corner of this landscape, serving the small settlement of Coppei during the mid-1960s. The area is defined by a dense network of watercourses and canyons, where Coppei Creek splits into its North Fork and South Fork. These deep drainages create a rugged agricultural environment where local infrastructure, such as the Storage Bins Grain Elevator, stands alongside natural landmarks like Coppei Springs.

Transitioning between Walla Walla and Columbia counties, the map highlights the upland transport routes of the era, including Lewis Peak Road and Jasper Mountain Road. Genealogists will find interest in the Bundy Hollow Cem located in the northern reaches, while the presence of various storage bins and grain elevators underscores the region's reliance on the rail-based grain economy. This survey documents the intersection of rural industry and complex terrain just before modern developments further altered the drainage basins.