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2020 Map of Naches

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Naches
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Upper Naches Valley and Lower Naches Valley dominate this landscape, where the Naches River carves a fertile corridor between high ridges. The area's agricultural identity is clearly defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems, including the Wapatox Canal, Selah Valley Canal, and several major ditches like the Lowry Ditch. These waterways support a string of established settlements and shipping points, from the town of Naches in the north to Cowiche and the fruit-growing hub of Holtzinger further south.

To the west, the rising slopes of Cowiche Mtn look down upon a landscape shaped by local transit and trade. The map documents the convergence of historical routes like the Old Naches Hwy and more recent local roads that connect smaller locales such as Tasker, Weikel, and Eschbach. For hikers and local historians, the presence of the Cowiche Canyon Trail and Lone Pine Trail illustrates how the rugged canyon floors have transitioned from essential transport paths to recreational spaces.