Tucannon River and its accompanying Tucannon settlement anchor this Washington landscape, where the water flows through deep drainages in the southeastern corner of the state. The 2013 topography reveals a network of hollows and creeks, including the significant Whetstone Cr valley and the smaller Willow Cr. Settlement patterns are defined by these natural corridors, with small communities like Whetstone and Tucannon established near the water sources. A legacy of early land development is visible in the naming of topographical features such as Smith Hollow and Johnson Holw, reflecting the families who once worked these lands. The road network remains grounded in historical routes, notably the aptly named Territorial Rd and Whetstone Rd, while the Harmony Community Hall serves as a lone landmark in the western portion of the quadrangle.
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1919 · Walla Walla
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1921 · Walla Walla
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1937 · Pomeroy
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1942 · Pomeroy
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1948 · Starbuck
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Starbuck
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Hay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Hay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Walla Walla
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Pullman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000