1968 Map of Marlin

About this map

The town of Marlin (Krupp) sits at the junction of rail and water in this late 1960s survey of eastern Washington. Situated along the Burlington Northern line, the settlement is defined by the winding course of Crab Creek and the surrounding coulee landscape. The map captures a transition in the land, where the irrigated valley floors meet the dry upland plateaus. Notable local landmarks include Zion Church and a small Cem located on the higher ground overlooking the valley. The drainage patterns of Canniwai Creek and Gibson Draw converge in the Canniwai Valley, illustrating the complex geological features of the Scablands. To the southeast, Peterson Lake and the expanse of Marlin Hollow emphasize the rural character of the Grant and Lincoln County border during this era of agricultural development.