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2023 Map of Wenas Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Wenas Valley serves as a distinct agricultural and topographical corridor between Umtanum Ridge and the heights of Cleman Mountain. This modern survey reveals a landscape where historical land divisions and newer residential access roads like Suzanna Dr and Wildlife Vista Rd overlay the natural drainage basins of Wenas Creek and Dry Creek. The presence of the Wenas Cem near the intersection of Sisk Rd and Longmire Ln provides a focal point for genealogists and local historians tracking early settlement patterns in this part of Yakima County.

The terrain is defined by numerous deep cuts, including Horse Trough Canyon, Goodwin Canyon, and Lady Bug Canyon, which feed into the central valley. Notable landmarks such as Hessler Flat and the expansive Wenas Lake highlight the water management and grazing history of the region. The transition from the steep northern ridges down to the flatter ranch lands reflects the long-standing geographic identity of the area north of Naches.