1967 Map of Turner

About this map

Tucannon River winds through the northern portion of this Columbia County landscape, carving a deep valley that contrasts with the surrounding agricultural tablelands. The settlement at Turner serves as a focal point in the southwest, situated where Whetstone Creek and Willow Creek drainage patterns converge. This area shows a transportation network transitioning from the high-capacity Union Pacific railroad line near the creek beds to primitive infrastructure like the Low Road and various Jeep Trails that scale the higher elevations. Genealogists and local historians will find the locations of Turner Cem and Covello Cem particularly significant, as they mark the centers of early community life. The map also documents the transition from Garfield to Columbia County, following the Pataha Creek Valley in the northeast corner near Marengo.