2020 Map of Bickleton NW

About this map

Bickleton Ridge defines the high ground in this section of Klickitat County, where a network of canyons and gulches carved by seasonal drainages reveals the complex hydrology of the region. Significant water sources like Milk Ranch Spring and the aptly named Box Springs suggest the historical importance of localized water access for ranching and transit. The terrain is deeply incised by features such as Dairy Canyon and Wood Gulch, while larger drainages like Walaluuks Cr and Harrison Cr dominate the lower elevations. Movement through this landscape is dictated by the topography, with the Bickleton Hwy and various rural routes such as Box Spring Rd and Jensen Quarry Rd following the natural contours of the ridges and creek beds, illustrating the persistence of early land-use patterns into the modern era.