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1982 Map of Pullman

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Pullman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The rolling hills of The Palouse dominate this 1982 map, revealing the intricate drainage patterns of the Palouse River and its many tributaries like Union Flat Creek and Rebel Flat Creek. The regional importance of the Snake River is highlighted by the presence of the Lower Granite Dam, which creates the expansive Lake Bryan and Lake Herbert G West. These reservoirs transformed the river into a series of navigable pools, fundamentally altering the local geography and transportation network for river-borne commerce.

Industrial and agricultural hubs like Pullman, Colfax, and Moscow serve as anchors for the region, connected by a dense web of roads including U.S. 195 and railroads such as the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern. Smaller settlements like Johnson, Colton, and Uniontown are documented alongside natural landmarks such as Kamiak Butte State Park and Bald Butte, providing a comprehensive look at the rural landscape and its developed centers during the early 1980s.