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2020 Map of Tieton

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tieton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Tieton stands as a focal point of irrigation-driven geography in Yakima County, defined by its complex network of waterways. Water management is the primary narrative of this landscape, as seen in the Wapatox Canal near the Naches River and the extensive Yakima Tieton Main Canal that skirts the southern foothills. These engineering works facilitate agriculture in an area otherwise dominated by the high-relief terrain of Bethel Ridge to the north and Cowiche Mtn to the south.

Local landmarks such as French Canyon and McDaniel Canyon cut through the arid hills, leading toward the Cowiche Basin. The town center itself is clearly detailed with a central Po and a grid of roads including Tieton Ave and Naches Ave, reflecting the community's role as a regional hub. To the northwest, the confluence of geography and resource use is visible where the Tieton River enters the Upper Naches Valley, surrounded by named canyons like Pine Tree Canyon and Clint Canyon.