2011 Map of Black Rock Spring NW

About this map

Umtanum Ridge dominates this section of the central Washington landscape, where high-country ranching persists alongside rugged drainage systems. The map captures the agricultural footprint of Yakima County at the turn of the decade, specifically highlighting the Holmes Ranch in the northeast and the Bernhardt Ranch to the west. These family-named holdings are connected by the winding track of Filer Rd, illustrating the sparse but vital infrastructure of the region. Water remains the defining factor for settlement here, with the headwaters and seasonal flows of Lmuma Creek and Selah Creek carving through the arid terrain. The land between these creeks is characterized by significant elevation changes, showing how local ranching operations adapted to the natural contours of the ridge and its surrounding valleys.