2013 Map of Hudson Creek

About this map

Manastash Ridge dominates this portion of the Washington landscape, serving as a significant geographical divide where Kittitas and Yakima counties meet. The area is defined by a network of drainage systems including S Fork Manastash Cr and the N Fork Wenas Cr, which carve through the high terrain to reach the Wenas Valley below. This survey captures the land as a patchwork of public and managed territory, accessed by primitive routes such as Hog Ranch Rd and Manastash Ridge Rd. Localized landmarks like Wenas Camp and the curiously named Dipping Vat Canyon suggest a history of seasonal use and livestock management in the hills. The presence of the Mud Flats and canyons like Cow Canyon further illustrate the varied topography of this transitional zone between the high ridges and the valley floor.