2011 Map of Hay

About this map

Alkali Flat Creek and Mud Flat Creek converge near the small community of Hay, where the local road network bridges these drainages in a landscape defined by rolling uplands and high points like Beacon Hill and Magee Hill. In this portion of Whitman County, the 2011 topography reveals a rural pattern of isolated settlements and named agricultural features such as Rye Field. These small population clusters, including Shreck and Jerita, are connected by a system of gravel and paved routes like Hay LaCrosse Rd and Jerita Rd, tracing the paths of long-standing regional transit. The intersection of these creeks and the surrounding elevations suggests a traditional ranching or farming economy that has persisted through the decades, maintaining names that serve as landmarks for local history and genealogy research.