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2011 Map of Monumental Rock

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Monumental Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Herbert G West dominates this portion of the Snake River valley in Walla Walla County, reflecting the modern managed character of the waterway. The surrounding terrain is marked by deep geographic cuts such as Skookum Canyon and Cow Bar Canyon, which highlight the dramatic elevation changes typical of this region. Named topographical features like Monumental Rock and Three Springs Bar serve as significant navigational landmarks along the river's course.

Agricultural and residential history is centered on modest holdings like Magallon Ranch, Tucker Farm, and Hair Farm. These sites, along with small settlements at Magallon and Ruxby, illustrate a landscape shaped by rural land use and isolated ranching operations. The road network, including Magallon Rd and Casey Rd, provides the primary connections between these upland farms and the river basin below.