2020 Map of Sulphur Spring

About this map

Sulphur Spring and its surrounding watershed define this arid portion of Yakima County, where natural water sources are the primary landmarks. The landscape is characterized by numerous named springs, including Buck Camp Spring, Lozier Spring, and Colby Spring, which suggest a long history of cattle ranching or seasonal human utility in an otherwise dry environment. The presence of Upper Railroad Spring hints at the historical infrastructure once required to support transport through these hills. In the southern reach of the map, the Roza Canal introduces a stark linear element of modern irrigation, contrasting with the winding natural drainage of Sulphur Cr. A network of rural roads such as N Hanford Rd and Erickson Rd provide access to this transition zone between open range and managed water systems.