1980 Map of Walla Walla

About this map

Walla Walla and its surrounding agricultural valley anchor this 1980 survey, illustrating a landscape defined by the convergence of the Walla Walla River and the Snake River. The region’s deep historical roots are evidenced by the Whitman Mission Nat Historical Site and the presence of the State Penitentiary north of the city center. Transportation patterns are dominated by the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads, which service the scattered farming settlements like Lowden, Touchet, and Waitsburg. To the west, the massive scale of the Ice Harbor Dam and the Lake Wallula reservoir contrast with the natural expanses of Eureka Flat and the Skyrocket Hills. The map also captures the residential growth of College Place and the industrial activity near Burbank, providing a clear view of the region's mid-century infrastructure and land use.