2017 Map of Colockum Pass SW

About this map

Kittitas Valley is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and irrigation infrastructure in the south, transitioning into a landscape of deep canyons as the elevation rises to the north. The North Branch Canal serves as the primary boundary between the fertile valley floor and the rising foothills, where watercourses like Naneum Cr and Schnebly Cr have carved distinct paths. This survey captures the intersection of agricultural utility and natural drainage, where named routes such as Brick Mill Rd and Game Farm Rd provide access to the various farmsteads and ranches. To the north, the terrain becomes increasingly complex, marked by a series of parallel drainage features including Naneum Canyon, Schnebly Canyon, and Burnt Canyon. These landforms dictate the placement of rural roads like Wilson Creek Rd and Coleman Creek Rd which navigate the base of the ridges.