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2017 Map of Wenas Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wenas Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wenas Lake sits at the center of this high-desert landscape in central Washington, where the waters of Wenas Cr flow through a valley defined by significant elevation changes. To the north, Umtanum Ridge provides a steep backdrop to a series of intricately named drainages including Horse Trough Canyon, Lemon Canyon, and Lady Bug Canyon. These names suggest a history of local livestock management and specific geographical markers used by earlier generations.

In the southeast, the Wenas Valley opens up, showing more recent residential development along roads like Wenas View Dr and Conrad Rd. The presence of the Wenas Cem near the intersection of S Wenas Rd and Longmire Ln offers a clear point of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of Yakima County. The western portion is dominated by the massive profile of Cleman Mtn, highlighting the transition from the irrigated valley floor to the high ridges.