Loading map...

2013 Map of Monumental Rock

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Monumental Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Monumental Rock overlooks a sharp bend in the Snake River, marking the boundary between Franklin and Walla Walla Counties. This high-plateau landscape is defined by its deep incisions from the river's path and several named drainage systems including Skookum Canyon and Cow Bar Canyon. Settlement patterns in this 2013 survey show a mix of small locales and agricultural holdings. The map specifically identifies several family-named locations such as the Magallon Ranch, Tucker Farm, and Hair Farm, reflecting the continued importance of ranching and farming in this arid corridor.

Water management and transportation are centered around the river and its features like Three Springs Bar and Lake Herbert G W. Rural roads such as Magallon Rd and Whitetail Rd provide access through the dissected terrain, connecting the river's edge to the inland plateaus where Ruxby and Magallon are situated. The topography here is intricate, with numerous small draws and canyons like Walker Canyon cutting through the high country toward the river valley.