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1964 Map of Garfield

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Garfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The town of Garfield anchors the southeastern corner of this mid-1960s study, revealing a complex convergence of rail infrastructure and local topography. The rail network of the Palouse region is on full display, with the Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, and Great Northern lines threading through the landscape, serving small trackside settlements like Belmont, Robinson, and Sokulk. These small stops, along with landmarks such as Crabtree and Eden, trace a pattern of agricultural transport dependent on the creeks and valleys that define the county.

Waterways like Kelley Creek, Pine Creek, and Silver Cr have carved the terrain into the distinct hills seen between Oakesdale and the central drainage of Spring Creek. Human utility is marked by localized industrial sites, including several Gravel Pits and a Landing Strip located north of Robinson. This survey captures the rural economy of Whitman County at a time when small rail sidings and grain transport still defined the connection between these isolated Eastern Washington communities.