1958 Map of Yakima West

About this map

The expanding urban footprint of Yakima meets the agricultural valleys of central Washington in this detailed topographic record. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems, including the Congdon Canal, Tieton Canal, and Ahtanum Canal, which transform the arid terrain between Ahtanum Ridge and the Cowiche Canyon into productive land. The map illustrates the city's mid-century growth through the establishment of numerous educational institutions like Eisenhower High School and Yakima Valley College, while the rail lines of the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific underscore the region's importance as a transportation hub.