1953 Map of Kittitas

About this map

The agricultural landscape of the Kittitas Valley is defined here by a sophisticated network of irrigation, featuring the Town Canal, Cascade Canal, and Wipple Wasteway. These water systems supported the small community of Kittitas and the nearby rail stops at Regal and Edgemont. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad cuts through the northern section, providing a vital link for the valley's produce. To the south, the terrain shifts dramatically at the rising slopes of Manastash Ridge, where the elevation climbs toward Vanderbilt Gap. This mid-century survey documents the transition from the flat, irrigated farmlands around Denmark Hall and Denmark Sch to the winding course of the Yakima River in the southwestern corner, reflecting a rural economy deeply tied to both water engineering and rail transport.