Location

The Port of Garfield covers the entire county of Garfield, which spans some 718 square miles (457,000 acres) in southeastern Washington. This region presents clear opportunities for industries related to agriculture and forest products, as well as an appealing option for businesses looking to establish themselves in a rural setting.

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The northern third of Garfield County features flat to gently rolling terrain, often bisected by deep drainage channels. The land is typically fertile and ideal for seed cultivation, with the Palouse Hills plateau recognized as one of the world's most productive wheat-growing regions. The Blue Mountains, located in the southern third of the county, represent a second significant topographic region, with the Snake River Canyon to the north serving as the third.

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State Route 12 traverses the county from east to west, connecting Pomeroy (the county seat) to the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley in the east and Dayton-Walla Walla-Tri-Cities to the west. Access from the north is by means of State Highway 127, which crosses the Snake River via the Central Ferry Bridge (more formally the Elmer C. Huntley Bridge), linking Garfield and Whitman counties.

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The port district includes three main locations: the DSP site (the former Dye Seed Plant), the U.S. Forest Service administration facility, and the Central Ferry site. The Port of Garfield office is located at 141 W. High Street in Pomeroy, Washington.