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2013 Map of Elwood

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Elwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Elwood and the broad agricultural expanse of Eureka Flat anchor this landscape along the border of Franklin and Walla Walla Counties. The map reveals a region defined by its rugged drainages and carefully gridded rural infrastructure, where Walker Canyon cuts deeply through the terrain. To the northwest, the waters of Lake Sacajawea mark the edge of the Snake River system, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding upland plateaus.

A network of family-named and functional roads, such as Van Hollebecke Rd, Harsell Rd, and Scott Station Rd, traces the history of land ownership and transport in this corner of Washington. The proximity to the river via Lower Monumental Rd suggests the enduring importance of the Snake River corridor for the surrounding farming communities. This survey documents the intersection of modern land use and natural topography in a vital agricultural district.