The lava formation runs from Portland to spokane Falls, as far north as Tacoma, and south as far as Snake river-all basaltic formation overlaid with an incomparably rich soil.
"Oregon, Washington and Alaska; Sights and Scenes for the Tourist"
E. L. Lomax
Rockford is twenty-four miles from spokane Falls, and has about 1,000 population; its elevation is 2,440 feet.
"Oregon, Washington and Alaska; Sights and Scenes for the Tourist"
E. L. Lomax
The merchants were quickly provided with store-houses, rental values were kept low, every inducement was offered that could possibly stimulate building activity, and in three years the farming country was made to perceive that spokane was its natural point of entry and of shipment.
"Oregon, Washington and Alaska; Sights and Scenes for the Tourist"
E. L. Lomax