2017 Map of Elephant Mountain

About this map

Moxee sits at the western edge of a landscape defined by dramatic geological transitions between the Moxee Valley and the surrounding high ground. The southern portion of this 2017 survey is dominated by the prominent elevations of Elephant Mtn and the Rattlesnake Hills, while the northern section rises sharply toward Yakima Ridge. This era shows a well-organized grid of local roads, such as Saint Hilaire Rd and Mieras Rd, which navigate the varying elevations and the carved drainage of Washout Gulch. Genealogy researchers will find the Holy Rosary Cem clearly marked near the settlement center. The map reveals the relationship between the flat, productive valley floor and the more intricate terrain of Kittitas Canyon, illustrating how the agricultural and residential patterns of Yakima County are dictated by the natural corridors and ridges of the region.