MAP DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| TITLE | Yakima East |
| STATE | Washington |
| SERIES | 7.5-minute |
| SURVEYED | 1952 and 1953 Aerial and Field Survey |
| EDITION | 1953 |
| REVISION | 1985 |
| PRINTED | 1985 |
| SCALE | 1:24000 |
| CONTOUR INTERVAL | 20 feet |
| SHEET DIMENSIONS | 22 x 27 inches (approximate) |
| MAP DIMENSIONS | 15 5/8 x 22 3/4 inches |
| COVERAGE AREA | 6 x 9 miles |
| SHEET CONDITION For maps of this vintage, effort is made to note all visible flaws, no matter how minor. | |
| OVERALL CONDITION | Very Good |
| SHEET NOTES | moderately handled, has foldlines |
| MAP AREA | no wear, no markings, no blemishes |
| COLLARS | very minor wear or tears, no markings, no blemishes |
| MAP COVERAGE Quadrangle extent overlaid on current basemap. | |
Yakima East Washington Moxee Parker USGS Topo Map 1985
$38
A 1953 edition USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle of the Yakima East area, printed in 1985, this copy on thick stock survives in Very Good condition. The quad takes in the eastern side of the Yakima Valley, with the city of Yakima’s eastern reaches and communities including Terrace Heights, Union Gap, Moxee City, Moxee, and Parker all falling within the quad area, along with portions of the Yakama Indian Reservation. Researchers tracing mid-century land use and settlement in the Yakima Valley, and those with ties to the agricultural communities and reservation lands depicted as they were in 1953, will find this a useful and durable reference.
In stock
This vintage sheet is a 1953 edition of the Yakima East Washington USGS topographic map revised in 1985 using aerial photography. It is an original 41-year-old 1985 United States Geological Survey print in very good condition.
HOW THIS MAP CAN BE USED
In addition to making a fascinating conversation piece, this sheet would look great in a frame or on display, make a unique and prized gift for anyone interested in this area, be perfect as a reference for genealogy studies or general historical research, or fill that missing piece in your collection. Maps of this vintage are printed on durable stock and are well-suited for outdoor activities and recreation of all kinds, including hiking, backpacking, hunting, rafting and kayaking, backcountry skiing, geocaching, general exploration, treasure hunting, etc.
FEATURES SHOWN ON THE MAP
The Yakima East 7.5-minute map shows cities and towns, roads, paths, railroads, utilities and energy infrastructure, rivers, creeks, elevation contour lines, public land survey lines, county, state, and other administrative boundaries as they existed at the time of the survey in 1952 and 1953. A reddish tint is used on this sheet to indicate urban areas where only landmark buildings are depicted. Outside of those areas, all known structures (houses, businesses, churches, schools, barns, cabins, etc) are shown.
A VALUABLE HISTORICAL RECORD
This map is from the 7.5-minute series, the most detailed series that is widely available from the USGS. The 1953 Yakima East map is a valuable historical record for the area. It contains some placenames and features that have been dropped from more recent maps.
The map was photorevised in 1985. Any features that changed or were added between the original edition year of 1953 and the photorevision year of 1985 are overlayed in purple. The purple overlay provides an excellent view of the fast-growing and changing areas within the quad boundary.
PLACENAMES
The following places are found within the boundary of this quadrangle. They may or may not be shown or labeled, depending on the map series and vintage.
* Cities and Towns-> Moxee, Moxee City, Parker, Terrace Heights, Union Gap, and Yakima
* Counties Covered-> Yakima
* Federal Land Units-> Yakama Indian Reservation
* Rivers and Streams-> Ahtanum Creek and Yakima River
