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1994 Map of Farmington

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Farmington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Farmington sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in eastern Washington, where the grain-growing hills of Whitman County meet the Idaho border. The map illustrates a transportation-driven geography, anchored by the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads. These lines once connected the small settlements like Walters and Farmington to regional markets, following the natural contours of the drainages.

Beyond the rail lines, the terrain rises toward the east into the St Joe National Forest, marked by prominent landmarks such as Stratton Butte and Palmer Butte. The local history of the area is preserved in the location of the Farmington Cemetery and Silver Creek Cemetery, providing important touchstones for genealogical research in this borderland. The transition from the open, rolling fields to the forested Idaho interior is clearly defined by the state boundary line.