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1967 Map of Pleasant View

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Pleasant View
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Pleasant View and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of Walla Walla County define this topographic survey from the late 1960s. The northern reaches are dominated by the broad expanse of Eureka Flat, where the Burlington Northern railroad cuts a diagonal line across the terrain, serving several large Grain Elevators that anchor local industry. These elevators, alongside a Radio Facility and a Landing Strip, highlight the infrastructure necessary for large-scale farming in this part of Washington.

To the south, the landscape shifts dramatically as the wheat fields give way to the deeply dissected Skyrocket Hills. This area is characterized by a complex network of drainages including Dry Hollow, Badger Hollow, and Manuel Hollow. Small settlements and rail stops like Tompkins and Winnett are connected by rural routes such as Pickard Road and Smith Road, while the presence of scattered wells and Smith Springs reveals the critical importance of water management in this high-desert environment.