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1971 Map of Silcott

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Silcott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Snake River defines the heart of this 1971 survey, carving a deep path through the canyonlands where Whitman, Garfield, and Asotin counties meet. The small settlement of Silcott sits on the southern bank near the mouth of Alpowa Creek, a site of significant local history marked by the Indian Timothy Bridge and a nearby Cem. These features point to the area's role as a traditional crossing point and early habitation site before the river's character was altered by modern infrastructure.

Industrial and transport networks are evident along the northern bank, where the Burlington Northern railroad tracks follow the river's bend toward the settlement of Wilma. The terrain is characterized by a series of dramatic draws and ridges, including Steptoe Canyon, Stuart Canyon, and Flerchinger Ridge. This document provides a clear look at the hydraulic and transport landscape of the early 1970s, from the Gaging Station on the river to the winding course of Silcott Road.