2017 Map of Cairn Hope Peak

About this map

Umtanum Ridge and Yakima Ridge define the high-altitude landscape of this central Washington territory, where deep valleys separate prominent basalt uplifts. The map reveals a transition from these ridges into the Black Rock Valley to the south, bounded by the Rattlesnake Hills. This area is characterized by vast stretches of open land with sparse infrastructure, centered around the drainage of Cold Cr. Human presence is marked primarily by small roads such as Cold Creek Rd and Filey Rd, which navigate the elevation changes between the peaks. A significant point for local history is the Black Rock Cem, situated in the southwestern corner, providing a tangible link to the early settlers who occupied these arid valleys long before modern development. The survey also identifies geological landmarks like Cairn Hope Peak and Horsethief Point, which have served as essential navigational markers in the high desert.