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1966 Map of Eureka, 1968 Print
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1966 Map of Eureka

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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Eureka Flat dominates the northwestern portion of this Walla Walla County survey, characterized by broad agricultural expanses and the critical infrastructure of the mid-1960s grain economy. The Northern Pacific railroad forms the backbone of the region's transport network, connecting the settlements of Eureka, Babcock, and Lee. Prominent Grain Elevators near the rail lines underscore the area's role as a wheat-growing hub, while a Landing Strip and Fire Station serve the local rural community. To the south, the landscape shifts dramatically as the terrain descends into the valley of the Touchet River near Lamar. This topographic transition is marked by the rugged incision of Winnett Canyon, illustrating the contrast between the high, level plateau lands and the riparian corridors that defined the movement of goods and people in eastern Washington.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain