1991 Map of Elwood

About this map

Lake Sacajawea and the Snake River dominate the western edge of this landscape, marking the boundary between Franklin and Walla Walla Counties. The area is defined by the high, rolling expanse of Eureka Flat in the southeast and the deep incisions of Walker Canyon cutting through the center. This region represents the agricultural heart of the Walla Walla country, where the economy is driven by dryland farming and grain production. At the small settlement of Elwood, a prominent Grain Elevator stands as a central landmark for local transport and storage. The map documents an extensive network of rural routes, including Sheffler Road, Simmons Road, and Van Hollebeke Rd, which connect isolated Storage Bins and family-named landholdings across the plateau. This 1991 revision captures the infrastructure of Eastern Washington’s interior before more modern shifts in industrial agriculture.