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1965 Map of Bickleton

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Bickleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Bickleton and the nearby community of Cleveland anchor this mid-century survey of the high plateau in eastern Klickitat County. The landscape is defined by deep, winding drainages like Wood Gulch, Big Horn Canyon, and the riparian corridor of Pine Creek which cut through the agricultural tableland. This topography shaped a network of named section-line roads, such as Van Nostern Road and Duree Road, that connect isolated family farmsteads and rural landmarks.

Evidence of established community life is visible in the town's High Sch and the more remote Big Horn Sch, alongside the regional Rodeo Grounds west of Cleveland. The map captures an era of traditional dryland farming and ranching, indicated by numerous Storage Bins, a Corral, and local water sources like Alder Creek. These details provide a clear view of the settlement patterns and infrastructure supporting the high-country economy before further modern consolidation.