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2011 Map of Rattlesnake Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Palouse River winds through this Whitman County landscape, carving a distinctive path toward the small settlement of Gordon. This 2011 survey documents a high plateau environment where water sources are vital, highlighted by features such as Negro Spring and Turner Springs. The geography is defined by isolated water bodies like Kennedy Lake and the Little Twin Lakes, which appear as rare catchments in an otherwise arid expanse.

Surface drainage is funneled through Rattlesnake Canyon and along Willow Creek, following the natural contours of the Palouse region. Local transit is dictated by a sparse network of rural routes, including Beckley Rd and Dyer Rd, which connect the scattered lakes and springs. This record provides a clear view of the hydrological and transportation patterns in eastern Washington just after the turn of the 21st century.