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1958 Map of Wiley City

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Wiley City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Ahtanum Valley serves as the central corridor of this 1958 survey, where the agricultural landscape of Yakima County is defined by a dense network of irrigation and road systems. The map captures the small community of Wiley City and the nearby Ahtanum Valley Sch, surrounded by the orchards and fields that characterize the region. To the north, the terrain rises toward Cowiche Mtn, while the southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Ahtanum Indian Reservation Boundary and the steep slopes of Ahtanum Ridge.

A notable concentration of genealogical sites is found along the valley floor, including several distinct burial grounds such as the Saluskin Cemetery, Wah-Lal-La-Kite Cemetery, and Emeunot Cem. The presence of the Tietonview Grange and local landmarks like the Mountain View School reflect a period of established rural community life. The mapping of Wide Hollow Creek and its many lateral canals illustrates the intensive water management required for the valley’s development.