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2020 Map of Prescott

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Prescott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Prescott serves as the central hub of this Walla Walla County landscape, situated along the east-west corridor of Highway 124. The town is bounded by the winding course of the Touchet River to the south and Whetstone Cr to the north, creating a narrow agricultural valley between high, etched plateaus. Local history is anchored at the Ivy Cem located just northwest of the town center, while the settlement of Robinson lies a short distance to the east.

The surrounding terrain is defined by complex drainage systems and family-named landmarks, such as Skyrocket Hills and Colville Springs Hollow. Deep incisions like Winnett Canyon and Piper Canyon break the upland surface, illustrating the drainage patterns that feed into the larger Touchet Valley. This 2020 survey documents the modern road network, including Lyons Ferry Rd and Smith Springs Rd, which connect the remote hollows to the valley's primary trade routes.