1950 Map of Haas

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through this mid-century landscape at the border of Franklin and Walla Walla counties. The map captures a vital transportation corridor where the Union Pacific and Spokane Portland and Seattle railroads converge near Haas (Ayer Sta) and Magallon. While the river remains the dominant geographic feature, creating landforms like Three Springs Bar, the surrounding uplands are defined by a network of family-owned agricultural holdings such as De Ruwe Ranch, Tucker Farm, and Lassiter Farm. In the north, the town of Washtucna serves as a hub, complete with the Washtucna Airport and proximity to Washtucna Lake. The intricate canyon systems, including Skookum Canyon and Fields Gulch, illustrate the dramatic erosion of the Columbia Plateau.