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1958 Map of Yakima

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Yakima
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Yakima and the surrounding agricultural valleys of central Washington appear here in a period of significant infrastructure growth, as captured in this 1971 revision. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the irrigated lowlands along the Yakima River and the high peaks of the Cascade Range to the west. The development of Interstate 82 is seen alongside the established rail corridors of the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific, illustrating the region's role as a transportation hub for the Yakima Valley's fruit and produce industries.

Extending south from the city, the Yakima Indian Reservation covers a vast area anchored by White Swan and the historic grounds of Fort Simcoe Historical State Park. To the west, the wilderness character is preserved within Mount Rainier National Park and the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Notable landmarks like Mt Rainier and Mt Adams dominate the horizon, while the northern reaches include the academic and ranching center of Ellensburg and the expansive Yakima Firing Center.