1958 Map of Selah

About this map

Selah serves as the focal point of this late 1950s survey, situated where the Yakima River and Naches River approach their confluence. The landscape is defined by the agricultural development of Selah Heights and the broad Wenas Valley, supported by an intricate network of flumes and siphons. Significant community hubs appear throughout the irrigation districts, including the Wenas Valley Grange, Lower Naches Grange, and the Lower Naches School. Transport and industrial infrastructure are well-documented, from the Northern Pacific railroad lines to the Yakima Valley Transportation Co tracks. Notably, the survey records a Petroglyph located in the northern hills, marking an ancient presence amidst the mid-century expansion of schools like Yakima Valley Sch and Sunset School. This edition captures the valley's character before the intensifications of the later 20th century.