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2011 Map of Wymer

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wymer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Yakima River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of Kittitas County, dictating the development and transport patterns of the region. Small settlements such as Wymer and Roza occupy the narrow benches between the water and the rising canyon walls, while Umtanum sits at a strategic bend to the north. This area is defined by its dramatic verticality, with named features like McPherson Canyon and Scorpion Coulee cutting through the high plateau.

Rural infrastructure is concentrated along the river corridor and the few accessible valleys, including Burbank Valley. Local roads like Roza View Dr and Burbank Creek Rd navigate the steep terrain, while the presence of Ross Dam on the river's lower reach highlights the importance of water management in this arid landscape. Scattered water sources, including Tendollar Spring and Mud Spring, provided essential points of interest for early surveyors and travelers in the uplands.