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2014 Map of Black Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Black Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Grande Ronde River carves a deep path through the high basalt plateaus of Asotin County, defining the landscape where the river meets Joseph Cr. This 2014 survey documents a region of dramatic verticality, from the depths of Joseph Canyon to the heights of Black Butte and Weissenfels Ridge. The map illustrates the complex drainage system of the area, featuring numerous named gulches such as Matheny Gulch, Eugene Gulch, and Hackberry Gulch that feed into the larger watercourses.

Evidence of early 21st-century land use and infrastructure is visible through the network of ridge-top and canyon-access roads, including Montgomery Ridge Rd and Shumaker Grade Rd. The placement of Graige Gem in the northern section and the intricate contours of The Narrows show the specific geographical constraints that have historically dictated movement and settlement in this corner of southeastern Washington.