2011 Map of Elephant Mountain

About this map

Artesian and the high peaks of the Rattlesnake Hills anchor this portion of Yakima County. The landscape is defined by the significant rise of Elephant Mountain and the deep incisions of Kittitas Canyon and Washout Gulch, showcasing the transition from valley floor to upland ridge. Family-named roads like Beane Rd, Postma Rd, and Desmarais Rd grid the agricultural lands, reflecting the long-term settlement patterns of the region. Local history is centered around the Holy Rosary Cemetery and the residential cluster at Rocky Acres in the northwest. Water resources are scarce in this high desert terrain, marked only by isolated points like Coyote Spring, which traditionally served as vital landmarks for early settlers and ranchers in this part of Washington.