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2017 Map of Selah

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Selah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Yakima River and Naches River define the lower elevations of this Yakima County landscape, where the confluence shaped early settlement patterns and irrigation infrastructure. The irrigation network, including the Number 1 Lateral and Gleed Ditch, supported the agricultural development of areas like Selah Heights and the Lower Naches Valley. While the town of Selah serves as a primary hub, the surrounding valleys are dotted with distinct communities such as Gleed, Eschbach, and Brace.

Ridges and canyons dictate the local geography, from the elevation of Naches Ridge and Lookout Point down to the recessed Crusher Canyon and Cowiche Canyon. The transition from the high grounds of Iowa Flat to the populated river basins reflects the regional reliance on the water systems of Wenas Cr and Buckskin Slough. This map documents the suburban and agricultural footprint of the area just before the late 2010s.