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1978 Map of Grandview

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Grandview
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Sunnyside Canal and Roza Canal weave through this landscape, illustrating the critical irrigation infrastructure that transformed the Yakima Valley into an agricultural powerhouse. This 1970s survey captures the region between Sunnyside and Grandview during a period of established orchard and field farming. The intricate network of smaller waterways, such as Washout Creek and Sulphur Creek Wasteway, works in tandem with the primary canals to support the local economy.

Evidence of the area's mid-century growth and social fabric is found in landmarks like the Sunnyside Municipal Airport, the Sunnyside-Grandview Speedway, and several local gathering points including a Grange Hall and the Library. Transport and logistics are anchored by the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads, which parallel the major road corridors of Edison Ave and Bonnieview Road. From the heights of Grandview Butte to the small community at Blacks Corner, the map provides a clear record of the valley's developed rural character.