1971 Map of Weissenfels Ridge

About this map

Weissenfels Ridge dominates the landscape of southeastern Washington in this early 1970s survey, illustrating a region defined by its deep drainages and agricultural upland operations. The presence of Theon Cem and the Ausman Ranch highlights the family-driven history of the area, where rural life centered on the seasonal rhythms of the creeks and the processing of grain. Infrastructure for the local wheat economy is clearly marked through Grain Elevators, Storage Bins, and various Borrow Pit sites. The terrain is deeply incised by watercourses such as Tenmile Creek, Couse Creek, and Mill Creek, creating a complex network of gulches and draws. This document captures the intersection of natural topography and the engineered landscape of ranching and transport before modern consolidation changed the rural character of Asotin County.