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1966 Map of Rulo

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Rulo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Rulo stands as a rail-oriented settlement in Walla Walla County during the mid-1960s, defined by its position along the Northern Pacific Sudbury Branch. The landscape is a mix of agricultural infrastructure and winding watercourses, where several Grain Elevators and a Storage Bin suggest a robust local grain economy. The Touchet River cuts through the northern section, crossed by the Luckenbill Bridge, while the broad expanse of Eureka Flat dominates the northwestern terrain.

Transportation in this rural corridor is marked by a network of family-named routes and utility paths, including Luckenbill Road, Webber Road, and the Guy Fire Road. The map also captures industrial activity with a Quarry located near the river, illustrating the intersection of natural resources and infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise placement of numerous wells and farm-related structures that dotted the Walla Walla Valley during this era.