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2017 Map of The Cottonwoods

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of The Cottonwoods
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Umtanum Ridge dominates the northern landscape of this territory along the border of Kittitas and Yakima counties. The terrain is defined by its drainages and springs, including Oasis Spring and Wright Spring, which feed into deep cuts like Kelley Hollow. In the southern reaches, the topography softens into the Wenas Valley, where more established infrastructure appears. The small community of The Cottonwoods sits at the junction of Roza Creek Rd and Old Durr Rd.

Transport through this part of Washington is marked by long-standing routes such as Bell Telephone Rd and the presence of the Shangri-La Airport near Wenas Cr. This 2017 survey illustrates the persistent use of these historical corridors through the high country, connecting isolated water sources like Willow Spring to the broader valley floor and the residential clusters along Schmidt Dr and Main Dr.