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2017 Map of Winona

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Winona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Palouse River carves a winding path through this corner of Whitman County, defining a landscape of deep coulees and plateau ridges. The small settlement of Winona sits at a critical junction where Rebel Flat Cr meets the main river, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural community. Further south, the community of Sutton is marked near the banks of Sutton Pond, illustrating the localized importance of water sources in this dry, channeled scabland environment.

Evidence of the region's topography is found in the dramatic cuts of Little Cove Canyon and Big Cove Canyon to the north, while Mason Draw provides a natural corridor toward the river valley. The map documents a network of rural routes named for local families and early settlers, including Jordan-Knott Rd and Jim Knott Rd. The presence of the Winona Cem overlooking the river valley offers a specific point of interest for those tracing the lineage of this Pacific Northwest interior.