2017 Map of Doris

About this map

The Saddle Mountains define the topography of this Kittitas County interior, where the high desert landscape is etched by seasonal watercourses. Small settlements like Doris and Rye are situated along the northern fringes of these heights, marking quiet points of habitation in a region primarily shaped by wide-scale terrain and drainage systems. This 2017 survey details the complex network of draws and creek beds that channel through the hills, including the paths of Johnson Cr, Hanson Cr, and Cottonwood Cr. The map's layout emphasizes the public land survey system grid, reflecting how the vast, open territory was partitioned into townships like t16n r22e and t15n r22e for management and cattle ranching.