1971 Map of Peola

About this map

The settlement of Peola occupies the high ground of the Garfield and Asotin county line, surrounded by a complex system of ridges and deep-cut drainage gulches. This 1970s landscape is defined by its water sources, with numerous family-named landmarks such as Flerchinger Spring, McGilvra Spring, and Wolf Spring supporting life on these uplands. To the south, the Umatilla National Forest begins, where the terrain drops sharply into the canyons of Lick Creek and Charley Creek. The map records the historical footprint of early pioneers through features like the Pioneer Cemetery and Iron Springs. The intricate network of ridges, including Knotgrass Ridge and Tam Ridge, illustrates the topographic challenges of early regional transportation and ranching before modern development altered these remote stretches of eastern Washington.