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1981 Map of Palouse Falls

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Palouse Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Palouse Falls State Park centers this 1981 study of the dramatic basaltic landscape where the Palouse River carves through the canyonlands of Eastern Washington. The map details the spectacular drop at Palouse Falls and the smaller Little Palouse Falls to the north, surrounded by a complex system of seasonal water bodies and family-named landmarks like Gildersleeve Spring and Johns Camp Lake.

Transport and infrastructure are defined by the convergence of the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads, which navigate the uneven terrain alongside the historic Mullen Road. Evidence of local industry appears at Hooper Junction and the small siding at Joso, while the surrounding Mc Gregor Lakes region is marked by numerous springs and small depressions, including Winn Lake and Petes Camp Lake, illustrating the unique hydrology of the channeled scablands.