1958 Map of Selah

About this map

Selah sits at the junction of the Selah Valley and Wenas Valley, serving as a focal point for this 1958 survey that includes later urban expansions. The landscape is defined by the confluence of the Naches River and Yakima River, with agricultural development hugging the valley floors while Selah Heights and Naches Heights rise above the river plains. Local community life is anchored by the Wenas Valley Grange and Lower Naches Grange, alongside several schools such as Campbell Sch and Sunset School. This map illustrates the transition from rural fruit-growing districts to a more suburbanized footprint, particularly around the established settlement of Gleed. Transportation and industry are evidenced by the Burlington Northern railroad lines and the presence of several gravel pits and a Wenas Landing Strip to the north, reflecting the regional economy of central Washington during the mid-to-late 20th century.