1958 Map of Naches

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Naches River irrigation networks define this Yakima County landscape, where the Tieton Canal, Upper Selah Valley Canal, and Wapatox Canal support a burgeoning agricultural region. The Northern Pacific railroad tracks trace the river valley, serving the town of Naches and smaller outposts like Eschbach and Weikel. This 1950s survey captures a transition in local education, documenting several rural school sites including the Highland High Sch and Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Sch near Cowiche. The terrain transitions from the river bottom to the high ground of Naches Heights and Cowiche Mountain, revealing a complex system of local roads often named after early families, such as Holzinger Road and Rosenkranz Road. Landmarks like the Grange Hall and various powerhouses highlight the community's mid-century infrastructure.