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2020 Map of Peola

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Peola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Peola sits at a high crossroads in the Blue Mountains, serving as the focal point for this 2020 map of the Garfield and Asotin county border. The landscape is defined by deep drainages and narrow ridges, such as Palmer Ridge and Knotgrass Ridge, which transition south into the dense timber of the Umatilla National Forest. This modern survey illustrates the enduring patterns of ranching and remote settlement, where isolated cemeteries like Pioneer Cem remain as markers of early homesteading history near Wolf Spring.

Water sources are vital in this high-elevation terrain, as seen in the network of springs and lakes including Deer Lake, Beaver Lake, and Iron Springs. The topographic detail follows the winding courses of Alpowa Cr and Pow Wah Kee Cr, which carve through the high plateaus. Strategic ridge-top routes like Sourdough Ridge and Flerchinger Ridge provide a clear view of the complex hydrology that feeds the Tucannon and Snake River watersheds.