1954 Map of Spangle

About this map

Spangle serves as the central hub of this eastern Washington landscape, situated along the Northern Pacific railroad and Inland Empire Way. The 1950s geography reveals a transition from the marshy western margins of the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, featuring Philleo Lake, to the rolling agricultural lands of the Palouse. Settlement patterns are tied closely to the rail corridors, with small communities like North Pine, Plaza, and Spring Valley marking the intersections of local commerce and transport. The map provides a clear record of local institutions, from the Upper Columbia Academy to former community centers like the Buckeye Sch and Prairie View Sch. Along the eastern edge, the drainage of Latah Creek winds through the terrain, while numerous family-named roads such as Babbs Road and Rohwer Rd offer a primary resource for tracing regional genealogy and property history.