2013 Map of Emerson Nipple

About this map

Umtanum Ridge and Yakima Ridge define the arid landscape of this 2013 survey, where high desert elevations drop toward the Columbia River at China Bar. The map illustrates a region managed for utility and conservation, featuring the Midway Sub Sta in the north and the Rattlesnake Hills Research Natural Area to the southeast. Vital water sources like Juniper Springs, Wissel Spring, and Barrel Springs are noted across the terrain, indicating the importance of groundwater in this rain-shadow environment.