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2020 Map of Granger NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Zillah and the surrounding Yakima Valley orchard lands are defined by the sophisticated irrigation network that transforms this arid landscape. The Roza Canal and Sunnyside Canal trace the contours of the foothills, providing the vital water supply that sustains local agriculture. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into the Rattlesnake Hills, punctuated by prominent landmarks such as Zillah Peak and Eagle Peak.

This high-desert country is deeply etched by geographic features like Whiskey Canyon and Racehorse Canyon, which cut through the ridges toward the Moxee Valley. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the Yakima River and transportation corridors including the Yakima Valley Hwy, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on the river for both resources and transit. Local history is recorded in family-named routes such as Ross Morris Rd and Bailey Rd, which grid the developing farmlands between the canals and the riverbank.