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2017 Map of Ewan

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ewan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ewan and the small settlement of Pleasant Valley anchor this portion of Whitman County, set against a landscape defined by the deep incisions of the Palouse River and its numerous tributaries. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage systems, including the serpentine paths of Cottonwood Cr and Kamiache Cr as they flow through the northern sections. Rural life is reflected in the naming of local landmarks such as Stevens Lake and a series of family-named roads like Harry Pierce Rd and Gordon Hamilton Rd that weave through the sectioned agricultural land.

The historical importance of local transit is evident in the inclusion of Mail Route Rd, a functional reminder of how these communities remained connected across the undulating terrain. In the south, the Palouse River enters the frame, marking a significant hydrological boundary. This 2017 survey captures the enduring rural character of the region, where the intersection of water resources and established land divisions continues to shape the local geography.