1950 Map of Endicott

About this map

Endicott and the surrounding agricultural uplands of Whitman County are defined by a series of parallel drainage systems and the vital Union Pacific rail corridor. This mid-century survey illustrates the rural landscape prior to significant modernization, where the economy was anchored by small rail-side settlements like Thera and the community hubs of Lacrosse Grange and Wilcox Grange. The terrain is characterized by "flats"—relatively level valley floors between rolling hills—including Rebel Flat and Union Flat, which directed the flow of both water and commerce.