Kittitas County
Kittitas County by Andrew Caveness, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on November 12, 2012, offers an insightful exploration of this unique region in Washington State. Spanning 130 pages, the book presents a detailed account of Kittitas County’s diverse landscapes, from its mountainous terrain and lakes to the semiarid shrub-steppe and agricultural lands. The narrative traces the county’s establishment in 1883, highlighting the settlers’ desire for autonomy and the subsequent arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad, which significantly influenced the area’s development.
Readers will find a rich historical context that delves into the evolution of Kittitas County, including the discovery of coal and its impact on settlement patterns. The book also captures the enduring significance of Interstate 90, which follows ancient Native American trails, connecting the Seattle area to Kittitas County. Through a combination of historical insights and photography, this edition provides a comprehensive look at the region’s past and its ongoing connection to the landscape and community.
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Located in the heart of Washington State, Kittitas County is a diverse and beautiful landscape, from the mountains, lakes, and forests in the west to the semiarid shrub-steppe with agricultural lands leading to the Columbia River in the east. When the settlers of Ellensburg sought to break away from Yakima County and establish their own county, they wanted to gain autonomy as well as increase the chances of the county seat, Ellensburg, becoming the state capital. The Washington Territorial Legislature established Kittitas County in 1883, and just a few years later, the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad quickly aided in the settling of the county. Soon, coal was discovered in northwestern Kittitas County, which provided a boom in settlement and the expansion of the upper county population. Today, Interstate 90, which follows an old Native American trail, brings people from the Seattle area into Kittitas County, much as the trial has for millennia.
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