1901 Map of Ellensburg

About this map

The Yakima River corridor and its surrounding highlands define this early 20th-century landscape, anchored by the growing hubs of Ellensburg and North Yakima. This survey, conducted at the close of the 1890s, documents a critical transition in Central Washington's development, where the Northern Pacific RR follows the river's bend past Thrall and through the rugged gaps of Manastash Ridge and Umptanum Ridge. The map reveals the intricate network of canyons and creeks feeding the valleys, including Wenas Creek and the Naches River, which supported early settlements like Nile and Cowiche.