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2011 Map of Mabton West

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mabton West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Yakima River meanders across the northern portion of this Yakima County landscape, creating a complex system of backwaters and oxbow lakes. Numerous small bodies of water, including Slaughterhouse Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Warren Lake, dot the river valley, indicating the dynamic nature of the waterway's flood plain. The settlement of Empire sits at the intersection of Bond Rd and Florence Rd, serving as a central point in an extensive grid of agricultural transit routes such as Speedis Rd and Switzler Rd.

Water management is central to the local geography, evidenced by significant infrastructure like the Satus Number 3 Pump Canal and the Mabton West Lateral. These features highlight the transition from the riparian environment of the river's edge to the organized irrigation network that supports the surrounding territory. Further south, the terrain becomes more distinct with natural drainages cutting through the landscape, eventually meeting the lower-lying areas near Glade Rd.