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1965 Map of Granger NW

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Granger NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Yakima River flows through the southwestern corner of this Yakima County landscape, which is defined by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure and the rising Rattlesnake Hills to the north. In the mid-1960s, the irrigation systems of the Moxee Valley are visible in high detail, featuring the Roza Canal, Sunnyside Canal, and various secondary waterways like the Glacier Rd Canal and West Lateral Canal. These waterworks supported the agricultural development of the region, anchored by the town of Zillah and the smaller settlement at Punkin Center.

Transportation for local produce was facilitated by the Northern Pacific railroad, which parallels the river. High points such as Zillah Peak and Eagle Peak offer a vertical contrast to the leveled fields and orchards. Researchers will find numerous named rural roads, such as Kirks Road and Orchardvale Road, alongside specialized structures including a Siphon, an Aqueduct, and several pumping stations that highlight the technical complexity of the valley's water management.