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2013 Map of Naches

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Naches River and its accompanying Wapatox Canal dominate the northern landscape of this Yakima County region, providing the essential water supply for a network of irrigation ditches like Kelly Ditch and Lowry Ditch. This intricate water management system transformed the Lower Naches Valley into a productive agricultural hub, supporting operations such as Grand G Orchards and the Doble Orchard. The map illustrates the transition from the river valley floor to the prominent Cowiche Mtn in the southwest.

Small agricultural settlements and packing points are distributed along the valley and foothills, including Tieton, Cowiche, and Holtzinger. The rugged geography of Cowiche Canyon separates the higher elevations of Naches Heights from the lower valley floors. Transportation routes like the Old Naches Hwy and Naches Wenas Rd follow the natural contours of the terrain, linking these fruit-growing communities.