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1971 Map of Milk Canyon

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Milk Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Cleman Mountain dominates this portion of Yakima County, rising sharply between the Wenas Valley to the northeast and the Naches River corridor to the southwest. The 1970s landscape is defined by its water-carved geography, featuring numerous canyons such as Milk Canyon, Evans Canyon, and Woodcamp Canyon that drain into the surrounding lowlands. A small Picnic Area and a Water Tank along the river suggest the recreational and logistical utility of the valley floor during this era.

Historical traces are found at the Wenas (Site) and along the Old Naches Rd, providing points of interest for those tracking early travel routes and former settlement locations. High-elevation landmarks like the Lookout Tower and Radio Tower emphasize the strategic importance of the ridges for observation and communication, while Sanford Pasture and several scattered springs point to the region's agricultural and grazing history.