2017 Map of McDonald Spring

About this map

Saddle Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Kittitas County region, where the high ridge overlooks a complex drainage system essential to this arid environment. The eponymous McDonald Spring is situated high in the northern reaches, serving as a critical water source in the higher elevations. This 2017 survey details the natural hydrology of the area, tracing the pathways of Foster Cr and Badger Cr as they flow through the northern canyons. To the south, the terrain is defined by the headwaters of the Lmuma Creek system, including the N Fork Lmuma Cr and the main stem of Lmuma Cr. These seasonal watercourses, alongside Cottonwood Cr and Hanson Cr, illustrate the intricate relationship between the elevated plateau and the valley floor. The map provides a clear record of the public land survey system, specifically within t16n r21e and t15n r21e.