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1978 Map of Sulphur Spring

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Sulphur Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The arid uplands of the Rattlesnake Hills dominate this landscape, defined by a critical network of natural springs and modern water management. While much of the terrain is punctuated by isolated water sources like Buck Camp Spring, Bailey Spring, and Colby Spring, the southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into an engineered agricultural corridor. Here, the Roza Canal and the Aqueduct Pump Station No 10 represent the mid-century infrastructure required to sustain life and industry in Yakima County.

Evidence of local utility and transport is scattered throughout, from the Flavorland Landing Strip near Erickson Road to the presence of a Tunnel and multiple Prospect sites. Notable landmarks such as Sulphur Creek Ranch and Upper Railroad Spring suggest the area's history of ranching and railway support, while a complex web of Jeep Trails provides access across the high ridges and through the Washout.