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2014 Map of Prescott

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Prescott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Prescott sits as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the Touchet Valley, where the confluence of localized topography and transportation routes shaped the town's development. Located along the Touchet River, the settlement is flanked by the Skyrocket Hills to the north and the expansive drainage of Whetstone Cr. The map reveals a transition from the river valley floor to the high-elevation wheat country, marked by distinctive terrain features such as Piper Canyon and Colville Springs Hollow.

Genealogical and local history markers are present in the outlying areas, including the Ivy Cem north of town and the neighboring settlement of Robinson. The local road network, including Railroad Ave and Wa-124, reflects the historic reliance on both rail and highway transport to move goods through this corner of Walla Walla County. The irrigation and drainage patterns of Whetstone Hollow further illustrate the area's deep-rooted connection to the land and water resources.