Cow Creek winds through the eastern Washington landscape, connecting the waters of Finnell Lake and Cow Lake in this high-desert region of Adams County. The terrain is defined by the Marengo Hills and the prominent elevation of Terksaleeze Butte to the south. Small rural settlements and loading points are scattered throughout the territory, including Marengo, Teske, Carlmar, Gillespie, and Emden. The presence of the John Wayne Trl following the old rail corridor, alongside roads like McCall Rd and N Marengo Rd, illustrates the area's transition from an active agricultural shipping network to one utilized for recreation and local transport. The map provides a clear view of the sparse but vital infrastructure supporting these remote communities at the start of the 2010s.
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1923 · Washtucna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Washtucna
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Benge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Benge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Walla Walla
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Ritzville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Walla Walla
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Ritzville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Karakul Hills
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Macall
USGS Topo · 1:24,000