1964 Map of Kirby

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through the northeast corner of this landscape, marking the boundary between Whitman and Garfield Counties. This high-altitude agricultural region is defined by the broad Bell Plain and the Camas Prairie, where early 20th-century life centered around small hubs like Kirby and Crum. A network of steep gulches and canyons, including Kluge Canyon and Smith Gulch, descend toward the river, highlighting the physical challenges of moving goods in this terrain.