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1989 Map of Easton

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Easton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Easton serves as the focal point for this 1989 provisional survey, situated where the Yakima River meets the recreation-rich shores of Lake Easton. The landscape is dominated by the steep rises of Easton Ridge and Cabin Mountain, marking a transition between the river valley and the high-elevation terrain of the Wenatchee National Forest. This era shows the conversion of industrial routes into recreational assets, most notably through the Iron Horse State Pioneer Trail Park and an Old Railroad Grade that winds through the northern slopes.

Local landmarks such as Lavender Lake and the Easton Ponds provide a detailed look at the hydrology surrounding the town. Deep within the timberlands, one can trace the paths of Big Creek and Silver Creek as they descend from named peaks like Goat Peak and Cole Butte. The map also preserves the footprint of resource extraction with a marked Borrow Pit near the river, illustrating the physical intersections of transportation, geography, and industry in Kittitas County during the late 1980s.