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2017 Map of Little Penawawa Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Little Penawawa Creek flows through the deeply etched drainage basins of Whitman County, defining a landscape dominated by agricultural plateaus and winding coulees. The terrain is characterized by the complex hydrology of Union Flat Cr and Alkali Flat Cr, which have carved intricate contour patterns into the Palouse hills. This network of seasonal and perennial streams suggests a history of carefully managed land use and rural connectivity in a region defined by its topography.

A dense network of rural routes, including Ed Hamilton Rd, Helen Repp Rd, and Mcneilly Rd, traces the ridges and valley floors, linking various agricultural sections. Many of these thoroughfares, such as B P Major Rd and Streevy Rd, likely preserve the names of local farming families. The map also captures the confluence of smaller drainages like Little Alkali Flat Cr and Frog Cr, illustrating the vital role of water in this high-prairie environment.