2023 Map of Yakima West

About this map

Yakima and its western suburbs are defined by a complex irrigation network that transformed this arid landscape into a productive agricultural hub. This 2023 survey illustrates how water management systems like the Ahtanum Canal, Union Canal, and Congdon Canal dictate the local geography, weaving between established neighborhoods and the rising elevations of Ahtanum Ridge. The map details the transition from the dense urban grid near the Yakima County Courthouse to the more open residential and rural stretches of West Valley and Ahtanum. Cultural and civic landmarks are prominently featured, including the sprawling grounds of the Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field and Yakima Valley Community College. The lower half of the map is dominated by the natural drainage of Ahtanum Creek and the steep contours of the ridge, while local history is preserved at sites such as Calvary Cem and the Yemowat Cem.