1964 Map of Diamond

About this map

The Palouse River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of Whitman County, defined by its tight meanders and the infrastructure of the mid-20th-century Pacific Northwest. The settlement of Diamond serves as a focal point near the intersection of the Union Pacific and the Great Northern railroads, illustrating the area's historical reliance on rail transport for agricultural distribution. Along the river, smaller locales such as Manning and Harpole appear near the waterway's edge, while Mockonema sits further south along the Rebel Flat Creek drainage. The map records a landscape where upland plateaus are dissected by significant coulees and creek beds like Dry Creek. Cultural landmarks such as the Stipe Cem and various river Fords provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians studying the rural development of the Palouse region.