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2011 Map of Diamond

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Diamond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Palouse River carves a winding path through this corner of Whitman County, defining the agricultural landscape of Eastern Washington as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map centers on the small community of Diamond, positioned where Shields Rd meets the local rail-aligned roads. To the north, the Stipe Cemetery sits near a prominent bend in the river, serving as a significant landmark for those researching family history in the area.

Rural life here is structured around the water and the road network, with small settlements like Manning, Harpole, and Mockonema dotting the south-central territory. Notable tributaries such as Rebel Flat Creek and Dry Creek feed into the main river system, while a grid of named routes like McGrady Rd and Frank Feenan Rd provides access to the surrounding plateaus. The topography is characterized by the distinct coulees and drainage patterns that define this wheat-growing region.