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2023 Map of Kusshi Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Kusshi Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Satus Creek carves a deep valley through this portion of the Yakima and Klickitat county border, serving as a primary drainage for the surrounding highlands. The landscape is defined by its water sources, including Lane Spring, Highbridge Spring, and County Line Spring, which likely supported early livestock and transit through this territory. A network of Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, such as Bia RD 79 and Bia RD 83, crisscrosses the terrain, indicating the ongoing management and use of these lands within the Yakama Indian Reservation.

The topography transitions from the northern reach of Kusshi Creek toward the southern drainage of Shinando Creek. Notable landmarks like Devils Pocket and the rugged descent toward Bull Creek illustrate the complex drainages of the region. Local transit and historical access are anchored by named routes such as Cemetery Rd and Shinando Canyon Rd, which provide context for those tracing land usage and family-named landmarks in this part of Washington.