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1958 Map of Thorp

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Thorp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Yakima River carves through the heart of this landscape, marking the transition from the elevated Thorp Prairie to the fertile Kittitas Valley. This 1958 field survey captures the town of Thorp during a period of significant rail activity, where the Northern Pacific and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads run parallel through the river corridor. The presence of the Thorp Depot and the Grange Hall highlights the town's role as a local agricultural and transit hub.

Irrigation infrastructure is meticulously documented, showing a complex network of man-made waterways including the North Branch Canal, Cascade Canal, and Thorp Ditch that sustain the valley's farms. Outside the central settlement, researchers can find rural landmarks such as the Thorp Cem and the Ridgeway School near the Golf Course at the edge of the valley. The rugged western terrain is defined by numerous canyons, including Taneum Canyon and Robinson Canyon, which drain into the agricultural flats below.