2011 Map of Turner

About this map

Willow Creek and the Tucannon River carve through the agricultural landscape of northern Columbia County, defining the settlement patterns of this rural region. Small communities and historical landing points like Turner, Marengo, and Covello are connected by a web of local roads such as Emerson Rd and Tucannon Rd. The topography is marked by distinct depressions and corridors, including Whetstone Hollow and the Pataha Valley to the northeast. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the exact locations of the Turner Cemetery and Covello Cemetery, which serve as vital anchors for the area's pioneer history. The drainage network, featuring Whetstone Creek and Pataha Creek, illustrates the reliance on natural watercourses for the placement of early homesteads and transportation routes across the high plateaus.