2011 Map of Steptoe

About this map

Steptoe Butte rises as a prominent landmark over the rolling landscape of eastern Washington, marking a transition from the drainage of Thorn Creek in the north to the Cottonwood Creek basin in the south. This 2011 survey illustrates the rural character of Whitman County, centered on the unincorporated community of Steptoe. The settlement is anchored by the Bethel Cemetery and is surrounded by a network of farm-to-market roads named for local families, including F McCroskey Rd and Tuttle-Alexander Rd. Notable topographical features like Steam Shovel Hill and the broad Tennessee Flat reflect the agricultural productivity of the region. The map preserves the specific locations of rural homesteads and transport corridors, such as Oakesdale Rd, providing a clear record of the area's modern land use and its connection to the surrounding Palouse topography.