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2017 Map of McKays Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of McKays Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Toppenish Ridge dominates the northern horizon of this high-plateau landscape in Yakima County, where the topography is defined by prominent elevations and seasonal drainages. Significant landmarks include McKays Butte and Simon Butte, which rise above the surrounding flats and creek beds. The area is intersected by a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, such as BIA Rd 140 and BIA Rd 200, facilitating movement through this upland terrain.

Water sources are vital to this environment, evidenced by numerous named springs like Coyote Spring, Delaney Spring, and Vessey Springs. These natural water points, along with drainages such as Toppenish Cr and White Fir Cr, likely served as historical landmarks for those traversing the region. The map also documents specific local transit routes like IXL Crossing Rd and Hoppers Flat Rd, which connect the open expanses of Hoppers Flat to the broader regional road system.