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2011 Map of Appleton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Appleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Appleton and Snowden serve as the primary anchors of this Klickitat County landscape, which is defined by a dense network of local roads and named water sources. The terrain is notably water-rich, featuring several named springs such as Ellard Spring, Blove Spring, and McGowen Spring, alongside significant drainages like Rattlesnake Creek and East Fork Major Creek. This survey reveals a community structure tied to both ranching and forestry, evidenced by features like Graves Dam and Beaver Pond.

Local navigation relies on a complex grid of thoroughfares, including Lavall Rd, Canyon Rd, and Sleepy Hollow Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads and topographical landmarks. Distinctive terrain features such as Snyder Swale and Shippeys Meadows emphasize the agricultural and open-space character of the region. The presence of Klickitat Heights further illustrates the localized naming conventions of this high-elevation plateau area near the turn of the 21st century.