1975 Map of Moscow West

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The city of Moscow and its surrounding agricultural landscape are captured in this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, which uses aerial photography to show the exact land-use patterns of the Palouse. The eastern edge of the map is defined by the urban footprint of Moscow, while the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport anchors the northwestern corner near the Washington-Idaho border. Between these points, the distinct, rolling patchwork of dryland farming is visible in fine detail, illustrating how local topography dictates the complex shapes of fields and pastures. Much of the drainage in this area flows toward Paradise Creek, which winds its way through the valley floor. For those studying the growth of the region, this map provides an uncompromising view of the city's limits and the rural road network before decades of suburban expansion.