2011 Map of Prosser SW

About this map

Glade Creek meanders through this portion of Yakima County, carving a distinct path across a landscape defined by an orderly grid of rural transport routes. The drainage pattern of the creek stands in contrast to the rigid geometry of the local road network, which includes County Line Rd and Section 17 Rd. These thoroughfares, along with named local passages such as Poeckes Rd and Wandling Rd, reflect the methodical division of land for agricultural or ranching purposes. The naming conventions of routes like Old Ranch Rd and Dead Canyon Rd provide clues to the historical land use and topographical challenges encountered by early inhabitants in this part of Washington state.