1910 Map of Pullman

About this map

The State College of Washington and the University of Idaho anchor this early 20th-century landscape, illustrating the regional importance of these land-grant institutions along the border. The intricate topography of the Palouse is defined by deep basalt canyons and rolling hills, where the Snake River carves a dramatic southern boundary marked by river bars like Bishop Bar and Kelly Bar. The rail network is remarkably dense for the era, with the Northern Pacific RR and the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company connecting agricultural hubs such as Colfax and Palouse. Smaller settlements and mail stops, including Guy Albion P.O. and Ratsmiller, populate the draws and flats, while prominent landmarks like Kamiak Mtn and Bald Butte serve as geographic sentinels across the wheat-growing country.