2013 Map of Black Rock Spring SW

About this map

Yakima Ridge and the Rattlesnake Hills dominate this section of the high desert, where the elevation drops into the drainage of Selah Cr at the northern edge. The landscape is characterized by a high-elevation plateau marked by steep ridges and sparse water sources, indicative of the arid interior of Yakima County. Transportation is concentrated in the southern half of the quadrangle, primarily along the corridor of Wa-24. Here, a network of local roads including Desmarais Rd and Den Beste Rd serves the rural properties and access points between the ridges. The survey captures the transition from the rugged upland terrain to the more accessible valley areas, showing a layout of section lines and isolated tracks like Suntargets Rd and Prairie Dog Rd that trace the local land use patterns of the early 21st century.