2013 Map of Wenas Lake

About this map

Wenas Lake serves as a central landmark in this rugged corner of Washington, where the high-elevation terrain of the Umtanum Ridge and Cleman Mtn defines the local drainage. The landscape is deeply incised by a series of drainages with descriptive local names, such as Horse-Trough Canyon, Lady Bug Canyon, and Watering Trough Canyon, reflecting the area's history of ranching and water management. The Wenas Cr corridor acts as the primary artery for movement, followed closely by N Wenas Rd as it winds through the Wenas Valley. The transition from the steep canyon walls of Black Canyon to the more open valley floor near Kelley Hollow illustrates the complex geography of the Yakima and Kittitas county border, where land use is dictated by the availability of water in an otherwise arid environment.