1958 Map of Ellensburg South

About this map

The Kittitas Valley landscape around the southern edge of Ellensburg is defined by the vital waters of the Yakima River and its intricate network of irrigation ditches like Tjossem Ditch. During the late 1950s, the area's transition from a bustling rail hub to an agricultural valley is evident, with the Burlington Northern and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul & Pacific railroads carving routes through the terrain. To the south, the dramatic rise of Manastash Ridge and the deep cuts of Shushuskin Canyon and Long Tom Canyon create a sharp contrast to the developed townsite.