2011 Map of Kusshi Creek

About this map

Kusshi Creek flows through this corner of Yakima County, carving a path toward the larger drainage system of Satus Creek. The landscape is defined by its drainages and natural water sources, including Highbridge Spring and Lane Spring, which suggest a reliance on these features in an otherwise arid environment. Evidence of human infrastructure is represented by Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Bia 83 RD and Bia 280 RD, which weave through the terrain to connect remote points. To the south, the topography transitions near Devils Pocket and the winding course of Shinando Creek. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a sparsely populated region where geography is primarily marked by named canyons and creek beds like Lizzy Canyon and Bull Creek.