1981 Map of Starbuck East

About this map

The Lake Herbert G West Snake River dominates this landscape along the border of Whitman and Columbia counties, shaped by the industrial presence of the Little Goose Lock and Dam. The town of Starbuck sits in the southwest corner near the Tucannon River, where grain storage facilities and rail infrastructure reflect the region's agricultural foundations. Throughout the valley, several Grain Elevators and Storage Bins are situated along the Union Pacific line, indicating the importance of transport for local harvests. In the north, the terrain transitions into the high Camas Prairie and the drainage of Alkali Flat Creek. Former crossing points and river landings are noted at Riparia and Texas Rapids, which by this era had been adapted into recreational sites like the Riparia Launch Area.