2013 Map of Selah

About this map

The Selah area, situated just north of the Yakima confluence, is defined by its complex network of irrigation and river geography during the early 2010s. This USGS study details the critical water infrastructure supporting the valley, including the Gleed Ditch and Number 2 Lateral, which feed the orchards and farms of the Lower Naches Valley. The landscape is framed by prominent geological features such as Crusher Canyon and the high ground of Lookout Point, while the northern reaches transitions into the open expanse of Iowa Flat. Community centers like the Wenas Valley Grange and Lower Naches Grange anchor the rural settlements of Gleed and Brace, illustrating the persistent agricultural identity of the region. The map also traces the winding path of the Yakima River as it meets Naches River, forming the southern boundary of this high-desert community.