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2013 Map of Manastash Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Manastash Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Manastash Lookout stands as a prominent high point in this landscape defined by the convergence of the Manastash Ridge and Umtanum Ridge. The area is carved by a complex network of drainage systems, including the N Fork Manastash Cr and S Fork Manastash Cr, which merge into the main Manastash Cr as it flows eastward. This terrain is characterized by numerous named deep-cut valleys such as Catlin Canyon, Reed Canyon, and Horse Trough Canyon, reflecting the intense geological erosion of the Yakima County highlands.

Running along the southern portion of the sheet, the boundary between Kittitas County and Yakima County follows the natural contours near Ellensburg Pass. Local access is provided by a network of ranch and mountain roads like Catlin Canyon Rd and Manastash Rd, which connect isolated features such as Mud Spring to the broader region. The presence of Stone Quarry Canyon suggests a history of local resource extraction integrated into this rural landscape.