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2013 Map of Wapato

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wapato
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Wapato serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the Yakima Valley, where a complex network of irrigation and water management defines the local economy. The Yakima River snakes along the northeastern boundary, flanked by the Wanity Slough and the Union Gap Canal, infrastructure vital to the region's orchards and fields. Smaller settlements and rail-side points like Parker, Donald, and Ashue are connected by a rigid grid of rural roads, including Branch Rd and McDonald Rd.

Elevated terrain is represented by the Rattlesnake Hills rising to the north, providing a stark contrast to the low-lying drainage systems like Drain 2. Local social history is grounded in landmarks such as the Parker Heights Grange, while less common place names like Utahco and Yethonat appear near the southern reaches of the survey area. This 2013 record captures the enduring intersection of water rights and desert agriculture in central Washington.