2020 Map of Ellensburg South

Topographic transitions are sharp, moving from the flat valley floor to the prominent Craigs Hill and the rugged drainage systems of the west. Canyons such as Stone Quarry Canyon, Long Tom Canyon, and Shushuskin Canyon cut through the rising terrain, providing a look at the natural landscape before it meets the urban grid. For those interested in modern recreation, the Palouse To Cascades State Park Trail follows a historic rail corridor near the city, while Tjossem Pond marks a notable local water feature near the river's bend.