2020 Map of Cairn Hope Peak

About this map

Cairn Hope Peak rises as a prominent landmark within this high desert landscape of central Washington. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic structural folds including Umtanum Ridge, Yakima Ridge, and the northern reaches of the Rattlesnake Hills. These ridges frame the broad Black Rock Valley, where Black Rock Cem serves as a silent witness to the early ranching families who attempted to settle this arid interior. The map shows a sparse network of corridors like Wautoma Rd and Filey Rd that skirt the base of the hills, while seasonal drainage from Cold Cr carves through the basalt formations. This 2020 survey documents a territory where the topography remains the dominant feature, punctuated by high points like Horsethief Point that offer wide vistas across the rain shadow of the Cascades.