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2017 Map of Milk Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wenas sits at the northeastern edge of a complex network of drainages where Wenas Cr and S Fork Wenas Cr carve through the high country of Yakima County. This landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, transitioning from the lower Wenas Valley up toward the formidable heights of Cleman Mtn and Bethel Ridge. To the southwest, the Naches River creates a prominent corridor near Nile Valley, winding past Horseshoe Bend as it moves through the canyon floor.

The distribution of ranching and natural landmarks like Sanford Pasture, Fisher Flat, and Mud Lake reflects a long-standing reliance on high-elevation seasonal grazing and water access. Dozens of named ravines, such as Meystre Canyon, Milk Canyon, and Woodcamp Canyon, provide a detailed record of local nomenclature used by those who have navigated these ridges for generations. This modern survey maps the intersection of natural topography and remote access roads like Bethel Ridge Rd and Game Department Rd.