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1910 Map of Zillah

Name: 1910 Topographic Map of Zillah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

The Yakima River valley serves as the central artery for this 1906 survey, showcasing a landscape undergoing rapid agricultural transformation. The influence of early irrigation is evident through the path of the Sunnyside Canal, which parallels the river and supports growing communities like Sunnyside and Zillah. To the south, the vast Yakima Indian Reservation covers the foothills, while the Northern Pacific railroad connects established shipping points like Toppenish and Wapato with smaller rail stops such as Alfalfa and Satus.

Beyond the valley floor, the terrain rises sharply into Toppenish Ridge and the Horse Heaven Hills. These high plateaus are marked by deep incisions like Spring Canyon and Juniper Canyon, contrasting with the orderly grid of the valley. For genealogists, the map preserves early 20th-century locations such as the Sawmill near the Yakima Co Klickitat Co line and the settlement of Bluelight, providing a detailed look at the rural interior before modern development.