1958 Map of Toppenish SW

About this map

Toppenish Ridge dominates the center of this landscape, creating a sharp topographical divide between the irrigated lowlands and the canyons to the south. In the late 1950s, this area of Yakima County shows an intensive water management system on the valley floor, defined by the Marion Drain, various levees, and straight-line roads such as Yost Road and Ashue Road. These engineered features contrast sharply with the wandering path of Toppenish Creek and its tributary, Snake Creek. South of the ridge, the terrain breaks into complex drainages including Dry Creek and Satus Creek. A notable landmark, Hole in the Wall, sits at a gap in the ridge, while a Gaging Station and Cemetery near the southern boundary provide specific points of interest for local history and genealogical research.