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2011 Map of Ping

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ping and Penawawa sit within the high-relief canyon country of southeastern Washington, where the Snake River carves through the basaltic landscape. By the early 21st century, the river had been transformed into Lake Bryan, though the original gravel bars and river features remain identified by name, including Penawawa Bar, Rice Bar, and Swift Bar. The settlement pattern follows the steep topography, with roads like Ping Gulch Rd and Penawawa Rd navigating the deep incisions of Penawawa Canyon and Ping Gulch.

Remote landings such as Willow Landing reflect the historical importance of river access in this grain-growing region. The map details numerous named drainage features that define the local geography, from McCann Gulch to Schaefer Gulch, alongside higher elevations like Penawawa Ridge and Long Hollow Ridge. The presence of Rock Spring and Alkali Flat Creek highlights the drainage systems that feed into the Snake River basin from the surrounding tablelands.