2023 Map of Ruff

About this map

Rocky Coulee carves through this portion of the Columbia Basin, where the border between Grant and Adams counties bisects the rural landscape. This modern survey illustrates the organized township and range system that continues to define the agricultural layout of the region. Small settlements like Moody and Ruff serve as geographic anchors for the surrounding farmstead network, which is connected by a strict grid of section-line roads such as W Schoessler Rd and W Arlt Rd. For those researching family history in this corner of Washington, the Kappel Cem remains a significant landmark along W Rehn Rd, providing a specific point of reference for early inhabitants of the area. The map's contour lines emphasize the subtle but distinct drainage patterns and coulee formations that have influenced settlement and transportation routes across the high desert.