2017 Map of Bluelight

About this map

Bluelight sits at the high-desert boundary of the Yakima Co Klickitat Co line, a landscape defined by its vital water sources and deep seasonal drainages. The area is marked by numerous named water points essential for life in this arid terrain, including Bedground Spring, Mammoth Spring, and Martinet Spring. These features suggest a history of cattle ranching or transit through the high country. The topography is carved by significant canyons such as Juniper Canyon, Tule Canyon, and Spring Canyon, which lead toward the prominent Sand Ridge in the south. Transportation is facilitated by a grid of rural and Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including BIA Rd 7 and Glade Rd, which navigate the elevation changes near Glade Cr. The map preserves the specific locations of remote springs and the original land divisions of the Public Land Survey System, providing a clear view of how this borderland was managed and utilized in the 21st century.