1965 Map of Prosser

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The Yakima River bisects this mid-1960s landscape, serving as a focal point for the regional infrastructure that supports the area's agricultural and transit networks. In Prosser, the county seat's grid is well-defined, containing essential civic landmarks like the Courthouse, City Hall, and Hospital. The surrounding terrain transitions from the valley floor to the prominent Ward Gap in the south, while the northern sections are dominated by the Union Pacific and Northern Pacific railroads. This era of development is evidenced by the presence of Beardsley Airfield and a Drive-in Theater near the riverbanks. Irrigation remains central to the landscape, with the Sunnyside Canal, numerous siphons, and an Aqueduct supporting the outlying settlements of Apricot and North Prosser. Traceable family history is found at the local Cem and schools like Prosser Hts Sch.