1965 Map of Whitstran NE

About this map

Chandler Butte dominates the northern horizon of this agricultural region in Benton County, where the high desert terrain transitions into a organized grid of dryland farming and infrastructure. During the mid-1960s, the area relied heavily on a network of named thoroughfares like Hamilton Road, Gould Road, and Mc Bee Road to connect scattered operations. The landscape is defined by its industrial agriculture, evidenced by multiple Grain Elevator locations and several Storage Bins situated along these rural routes. A modest Landing Strip and Radio Facilities near the butte suggest a reliance on aerial and telecommunication support for the vast acreage. Local history is etched into the names of the roads, such as Sellards Road and Tyacke Road, which likely reflect the early families who settled and worked this portion of the Washington interior, while Cemetery Road marks a quiet corner of community life.