2013 Map of Bluelight NW

About this map

Yakima County’s high desert landscape is defined by a rigorous grid of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) routes and irrigation management. The northeastern corner shows organized agricultural infrastructure like Drain 215 near Newquist Rd, while the southern reaches become increasingly desolate, marked only by the intersection of remote tracks such as Bia 224 Rd and Bia Road 11. This area, part of the Yakama Nation lands, demonstrates the systematic parceling of terrain for management as indicated by the prominent township boundaries like t8n r21e. Local names such as Winnier Rd, Colwash Rd, and Chief Rd provide clues to the community and administrative history of the region. The map reflects a landscape where transportation is primarily functional, dictated by the Bureau's road system including Bia 15 Rd and Bia 19 Rd.