The Yakima River winds through the heart of the Yakima Valley, creating a landscape defined by its irrigation and transportation networks in the early 21st century. This 2013 survey captures the agricultural corridors connecting Toppenish, Zillah, and Buena. The topography reveals the contrast between the flat river bottoms near Wanity Slough and the rising ground of Racehorse Canyon to the northeast. Small settlements and former stops like Donald, Sawyer, and Wesley Junction dot the valley floor, while infrastructure such as the Buena Airport and McCoy Cem near the southern edge provide specific points of interest for local history. The map's grid is dominated by orchards and farm roads, reflecting the region's enduring role as a central Washington hub for fruit production and transit.
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1910 · Zillah
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1936 · Yakima East
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1936 · Hog Ranch Buttes
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1941 · Black Rock Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Yakima East
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Yakima
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Black Rock Spring SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Elephant Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Yakima East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Black Rock Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500