2011 Map of Taneum Canyon

About this map

Taneum Canyon defines the central geography of this Kittitas County landscape, where the waters of Taneum Creek carve through the terrain toward the Yakima River valley. The map reveals a transition from the lower elevations of Thorp Prairie in the northeast to the more complex drainages of the western reaches. Small-scale water management is evident through features like the Childress-Winegar Dam and Knudson Dam, which support local agricultural and land use needs. In the south, the North Fork Manastash Creek flows near Whisky Flats and Whisky Canyon, while Taneum Meadow and the Taneum Campground mark established recreational and pastoral points. The road network, including W Taneum Rd and Elk Heights Rd, follows the natural contours of the canyons and ridgelines, illustrating the ongoing relationship between the county's infrastructure and its varied topography.