1950 Map of Grandview

About this map

The Yakima Valley unfolds as a meticulously engineered agricultural landscape in this mid-century survey, defined by the critical irrigation infrastructure of the Sunnyside Canal and the Roza Canal. These waterways enabled the development of the valley floor, supporting settlements like Grandview and Sunnyside that grew alongside the dual steel corridors of the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. The map captures the contrast between the fertile, organized valley floor and the high, arid terrain of the Rattlesnake Hills to the north, which remain dotted with numerous springs such as Railroad Spr and Maiden Spr. Notable local landmarks of the era include the Sunnyside Municipal Airport and the Lower Valley Country Club, while smaller rail-side locations like Lichty and Forsell mark the rural shipping points of the day.