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2023 Map of Ping

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ping
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through this landscape, separating Whitman and Garfield counties. The river's historical importance is evident in the numerous named sandbars and crossings, such as Penawawa Bar, Rice Bar, and Swift Bar. High above the water, the terrain is defined by dramatic elevations like Penawawa Ridge and Long Hollow Ridge, which are dissected by a network of steep drainages including Lewellen Gulch and Schaefer Gulch.

Small-scale rural settlement is concentrated at Ping, where the Ping Cem and the surrounding Ping Gulch suggest a quiet community hub away from the river’s edge. Agricultural access is maintained through steep routes like Fincher Grade and Bratcher Grade Rd, reflecting the challenges of navigating the Palouse region's complex breaks. This survey preserves the names of family-named landmarks and local features like Warm Springs Gulch and Alkali Flat Creek.