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2020 Map of Sagebrush Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Sagebrush Ridge dominates the upper elevations of this landscape, where the high desert terrain of the Yakima Valley meets a network of agricultural infrastructure. The topography is defined by the prominent landform at The Gap, a natural break in the ridgeline that serves as a focal point for the surrounding drainages. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the Roza Canal winding through the western sections and the seasonal course of Spring Creek to the east.

Surveyed in the modern era, the map reveals a rigid grid of local transport that facilitates movement between rural parcels. Named arteries such as N Messimer Rd and NW Anderson Rd intersect the valley floor, providing access to the open country south of the ridge. The transition between the high ground and the irrigated flats is marked by long-established routes like Snipes Rd and Evans Rd, which follow the natural contours of the basin.