1918 Map of Wallula

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The confluence of the Snake River and Columbia River dominates this early 20th-century landscape, serving as a vital nexus for regional commerce and transit. Several major rail lines converge near the river junction, including the Northern Pacific Ry and the Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Co, which navigate the steep bluffs through infrastructure like Tunnel No 9. The agricultural character of the era is evident in the numerous small educational houses scattered across the plateaus, such as Neff School and Wanser School, and the extensive Eureka Flat. Near the southern border, the Walla Walla River feeds into the Columbia, where the Wallula Ferry and settlements like Wallula and Two Rivers mark the historical transit points before modern bridge networks were fully established. Further inland, the irrigation-supported community of Gardena and the industrial activity near the Pumping Sta reflect the early development of the Walla Walla Valley.