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2011 Map of The Cottonwoods

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of The Cottonwoods
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Cottonwoods sits at the heart of this Yakima County landscape, where the drainage of Cottonwood Creek meets a network of rural routes in the early 21st century. The map reveals a transition from the structured property lines and road grids of the south, including Freimuth Rd and Boyd Rd, into the more open, creek-carved terrain to the north. Water sources like Oasis Spring and Wright Spring are vital markers in this semi-arid environment, alongside the prominent Umtanum Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Wenas Cemetery located near the confluence of Wenas Creek and Dry Creek, providing a specific point of interest for family research. High-altitude landmarks such as Barnes Cabin and the winding path of Old Durr Rd suggest a history of seasonal ranching or early travel through these highlands, while the namesake settlement of The Cottonwoods anchors the central valley floor.