2023 Map of Ellensburg North

About this map

Ellensburg and the surrounding Kittitas Valley are defined by a complex network of man-made waterways essential to this arid agricultural region. The North Branch Canal, Cascade Canal, and West Side Canal snake through the landscape, highlighting the vital role of irrigation alongside the Yakima River. The northern expansion of the city is anchored by the campus of Central Washington University, while the western periphery includes the Holy Cross Cem and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem. This geography is further marked by the Palouse To Cascades State Park Trl, tracing a path through the valley near Bowers Field. The arrangement of these features suggests a landscape deeply transformed by engineered water management to support both the growing urban center and the expansive farms of the valley floor.