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2020 Map of Swauk Prairie

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Swauk Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Swauk Prairie sits at the intersection of high-country timber and rural ranch land, where the Wenatchee National Forest meets the open valley floor. The settlement at Lauderdale Junction serves as a focal point for a network of local roads including Ranch Rd and Swauk Prairie Rd, reflecting a landscape defined by small-scale agriculture and forest management. Significant topographical features like Teanaway Ridge and Crystal Ridge frame the northern half of the area, punctuated by numerous gulches such as Pine Gulch and Deer Gulch.

Family history is anchored here at the Swauk Prairie Cem, located just west of the junction. The transition from the high ridges to the south is marked by Hidden Valley and Horse Canyon, as the waters of Swauk Cr drain the terrain. This map documents a contemporary view of these established Kittitas County landmarks, including the location of a mountain Guard Station and several scenic viewpoints like the Pit Overlook.