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2017 Map of East Kittitas

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of East Kittitas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Boylston Mountains and Johnson Canyon dominate the elevation of this landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water management systems. A series of specialized waterways, including Gravity Ditch, Pump Ditch, and Turbine Ditch, underscore the agricultural engineering required for farming in the rain shadow east of the Cascades. These channels, along with the N Br Canal, provide the lifeblood for settlements like East Kittitas and Badger Pocket.

Transportation infrastructure follows the contours of the terrain, with the Vantage Hwy and Boylston Rd traversing the region. Natural drainages like Wippel Cr and Badger Cr cut through the hills, while residential and service roads such as Pumping Plant Rd and Sage Hills Dr connect the scattered homesteads. The small settlement of Renslow sits along a major corridor, marking a transit point in this high-desert farming community.