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2020 Map of Grandview

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Grandview
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Yakima Valley agricultural landscape is defined by its complex irrigation network, most notably the Sunnyside Canal and Roza Canal which snake through the region's topography. Between the established hubs of Sunnyside and Grandview, the terrain rises from the fertile valley floor toward prominent landforms like Grandview Butte and Sagebrush Ridge. The map details the transition from town centers to rural infrastructure, including the Sunnyside Municipal Airport and the settlement of Lichty along the Yakima Valley Hwy.

Water management is the primary driver of settlement patterns here, evidenced by the numerous laterals and drains such as the Sulphur Cr Wasteway and Rocky Ford Lateral. These systems support the orchards and vineyards that define this section of Yakima County. To the northeast, the land becomes more rugged as the canals give way to features like Black Canyon, marking the edge of the irrigated valley.