2017 Map of Black Rock Spring

About this map

Yakima Ridge dominates this portion of Yakima County, where the high desert terrain defines a landscape of seasonal drainages and vital water sources. The map captures a transition from the elevated ridgeline down into the Black Rock Valley to the south. Historically significant water points like Black Rock Spring and Nelson Spring appear as critical features in an otherwise arid environment, while Selah Cr and Cold Cr carve through the northern sections. The presence of Hanford Rd in the southeast quadrant provides a glimpse into the regional infrastructure connecting these remote ranching or conservation lands. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring character of the high country, where named landmarks like Firewater Canyon serve as essential navigational markers for those tracing land use or natural history in the t13n r22e and t12n r22e townships.