2017 Map of Dodge

About this map

Snake River geography dominates this 2017 survey where the borders of Garfield, Whitman, and Columbia counties converge. The northern edge of the map features Lake Bryan and the historic river crossing at Central Ferry, while the southern reaches are defined by the high elevations of Kuhl Ridge and Dodge Hill. The interior landscape is deeply incised by drainages like Deadman Cr and Pataha Cr, which run through a series of namesake canyons such as Phalen Gulch and Miller Gulch. Small settlements and rail points like Dodge, Chard, and Houser are tucked into these valleys, illustrating the historical reliance on creek-side routes for transport and commerce. Geologists and local historians will find the naming conventions like New York Bar and New York Island indicative of early river traffic and land claims in this part of Washington.