1950 Map of Starbuck

About this map

The confluence of the Snake River and the Palouse River anchor this mid-century look at the dramatic canyonlands and agricultural plateaus of southeastern Washington. The town of Starbuck sits along the southern edge, serving as a hub where the Tucannon River meets the heavy rail traffic of the Union Pacific and Northern Pacific lines. This era reflects a landscape defined by massive geologic features and strategic transportation, notably the Falls and its surrounding Palouse Falls State Park, alongside the vital Lyons Ferry crossing.