2017 Map of Yakima West

About this map

The Naches River and its intricate network of irrigation systems, including the Union Canal and Congdon Canal, anchor this detailed survey of the western Yakima area. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the residential street grids of Yakima and South Broadway to the elevated basalt plateaus of Naches Heights and the prominent Ahtanum Ridge to the south. Local history is deeply embedded in the layout of unincorporated communities like Fruitvale, Ahtanum, and Wide Hollow, which are separated by significant natural features such as Cowiche Canyon. The presence of several burial sites, including Yemowat Cem and Tahoma Cem, along with the aviation hub at Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field, illustrates the region's development as a central agricultural and transport nexus in the valley.