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2023 Map of Webber Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Webber Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Benton City and the neighboring settlement of Kiona serve as the focal points for this portion of the Yakima River valley. The landscape is defined by the significant agricultural infrastructure of the Kennewick Main Canal and the West Badger Lateral, which curve along the northern slopes of the Horse Heaven Hills. These hills rise sharply from the valley floor, creating a dramatic series of draws and ridges including Sheep Canyon, Scouten Canyon, and Carter Canyon.

Tracing the rural road network reveals a legacy of local land ownership and transport, from the long stretches of Webber Canyon Rd to family-named landmarks like Prior Ranch. The Horse Heaven Hills Cemetery is situated on a plateau overlooking the canyons, providing a fixed point for genealogical research. Higher elevations are marked by Goose Hill, while the valley irrigation system demonstrates the region's reliance on managed water routes for local commerce and development.