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2017 Map of Latah

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Latah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hangman Creek winds through this agricultural landscape of southern Spokane County, serving as the primary drainage for a region defined by its small farming communities and elevated terrain. The settlement of Waverly occupies a central position along the Palouse Hwy, while the town of Latah is situated further south where Cove Cr meets the main creek. These communities, alongside smaller points like Rahm and West Fairfield, reflect the persistent rural character of the Inland Northwest in the early twenty-first century.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial sites, including the Evergreen Cem, Latah Cem, and Rosewood Cem. The map's topography reveals the transition from flat valley bottoms to the more prominent heights of Gelbert Mtn in the east. Numerous named waterways like Spring Valley Cr and Rattler Run Cr delineate the drainage patterns of this fertile wheat-growing region.