2011 Map of Yakima West

About this map

Yakima and its western suburbs are defined by a complex network of irrigation and aviation infrastructure in the early 21st century. The landscape transitions from the urban core of South Broadway and the Exchange district into the residential developments of West Valley and Ahtanum Valley. Critical water management features like the Union Canal, Congdon Canal, and the East Unit 1 Highline Canal are vital to this arid valley, supporting the surrounding agricultural economy. Aviation is a prominent theme on this map, with the large Yakima Air Terminal Airport occupying the central flats and the smaller Apple Valley Airport situated further south. For genealogists, the map identifies several significant burial sites, including the large Tahoma Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery, as well as the more localized Yemowat Cemetery near Ahtanum Creek. The northern boundary is marked by the Naches River and the rugged contours of Pecks Canyon.