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2011 Map of Peola

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Peola serves as the central focal point of this high-plateau landscape in Garfield County, where the historic Pioneer Cemetery and Pataha Research Natural Area reflect a legacy of early settlement and conservation. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and deep drainages, notably Knotgrass Ridge and Cape Horn Ridge, which divide the watershed between Alpowa Creek and the long course of Pow Wah Kee Creek.

Water is a constant theme across these highlands, with numerous named sources such as Moonshine Spring, Iron Springs, and Big Mud Spring supporting the local ecology. These springs feed into small mountain bodies like Blue Lake and Beaver Lake, while deep gulches such as Sheep Gulch and Bill Welch Gulch carve out the topography. The sparse road network, including Knotgrass Rd and Ruchert Rd, follows the natural contours of the land, illustrating the persistent isolation and rural character of this corner of eastern Washington.