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1958 Map of Ellensburg South

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Ellensburg South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The southern portion of Ellensburg serves as the focal point of this late-1950s study, where the city grid meets the agricultural expanse of the Kittitas Valley. This area is defined by a complex irrigation and transport network, including the Town Canal and Bull Ditch, which support the valley's orchards and fields. Two major rail lines, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul & Pacific and the Northern Pacific, converge near the city, illustrating the importance of rail transit for both regional commerce and local development.

Southward, the Yakima River meanders toward the heights of Manastash Ridge, passing the small settlements of Holmes and Thrall. The transition from the developed valley floor to the high, dissected plateaus is marked by deep canyons like Shushuskin Canyon and Long Tom Canyon. Rural life is anchored by local landmarks such as the Dammon Sch and the Tjossem Pond, providing a detailed view of the county's mid-century landscape.