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2020 Map of Yakima West

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Yakima West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Yakima and its western reaches are defined by a complex network of agricultural irrigation and suburban expansion. The landscape transitions from the residential grids of South Broadway and Fruitvale to the rising terrain of Ahtanum Ridge and Naches Heights. Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Union Canal, Congdon Canal, and Ahtanum Canal which weave through the valley to support the local orchards and farms. These human-made waterways run parallel to natural features like Cowiche Cr and Wide Hollow Cr.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant burial grounds, including Tahoma Cem, Calvary Cem, and Yemowat Cem. The area’s transportation infrastructure is anchored by the Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field, while the northern portion of the map showcases the dramatic topography of Cowiche Canyon and Pecks Canyon. To the south, the settlement of Union Gap marks a narrow passage where the valley floor constricts between the ridges.