2017 Map of Tenalquot Prairie

About this map

Tenalquot Prairie dominates the landscape of this Thurston County region, where the prairie's open spaces are bounded by the winding Deschutes River to the southwest and the Nisqually River to the northeast. The 2017 survey details the growth of Yelm and Rainier, two distinct communities connected by a network of rural roads such as Rainier Road SE and Yelm Highway SE. Significant water infrastructure is evident in the Centralia Canal near North Yelm, while the presence of Lake Saint Clair and numerous smaller bodies like McClure Lake and Gehrke Lake highlight the area's complex glacial topography. Aviation interests are well-represented by the LZ Ranch Airport and Taylor Airport, serving the local community. The northern edge of the map features the Nisqually Indian Community along the river, providing a look at tribal lands and local boundaries alongside the Thurston and Pierce county lines.