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2020 Map of Wenas Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wenas Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Cleman Mtn and Umtanum Ridge dominate the landscape in this region of Yakima County, where the topography is defined by a dense network of drainages and high relief. The central corridor is shaped by the flow of Wenas Cr, which feeds into Wenas Lake, a focal point for the surrounding rural roads and small-scale developments. The map reveals a land characterized by numerous named canyons, such as Black Canyon, Spud Canyon, and Lady Bug Canyon, suggesting a history of local geographic identification tied to specific draws and valleys.

Wenas Valley provides a base for the area's residency, connected by thoroughfares like Wenas Rd and Naches Wenas Rd. For researchers, the presence of the Wenas Cem near the junction of Sisk Rd and Longmire Ln offers a specific point of interest for genealogical study. The transition between Yakima and Kittitas Counties is clearly marked along the northern high ground, illustrating how political boundaries were often established along prominent ridgelines like those found here.