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1965 Map of Badger Pocket

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Badger Pocket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Horse Heaven Hills rise sharply above the Yakima River valley in this mid-1960s survey of southern Washington. The settlement of Kiona serves as a focal point near the northern border, where the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific railroads follow the river's curve alongside the Kiona Canal. The landscape transition from the irrigated valley floor to the high, dry plateau is marked by a network of drainage features including Webber Canyon and Badger Canyon.

Cultural development on the plateau is defined by large-scale agricultural infrastructure and family-named routes. Evidence of rural life is found at the Prior Ranch, Horseheaven, and the isolated Cemetery along Cemetery Road. Numerous Grain Elevators and Storage Bins scattered across the hills underscore the region's reliance on dryland wheat farming during this era. Unique landmarks like the Radio Facility on Badger Mountain and a remote Landing Strip near Henson Road illustrate the functional requirements of this expansive terrain.