2023 Map of Cahill Mountain

About this map

Patit sits at the northern edge of this high-country landscape, where the waters of Patit Creek and its tributaries, North Patit Creek and West Patit Creek, have carved a complex network of canyons and ridges. The terrain rises sharply toward the south into the Umatilla NF, culminating at the summit of Cahill Mtn. This 2023 survey illustrates a modern rural landscape defined by an intricate system of ridge-top and valley-floor roads, such as Malcolm Grade Rd and Skyline Dr, which provide access to the steep drainage systems of Rodgers Gulch and Cougar Canyon. The inclusion of Pioneer Memorial Park near the center of the map suggests a site of local significance or recreation amidst the timber and grazing lands that characterize this portion of Columbia County. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact alignment of historical routes like Patit Rd and Lewis Gulch Rd as they navigate the dramatic relief of Starvout Ridge.