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2014 Map of Camas Prairie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Camas Prairie and the surrounding highlands of Klickitat County are documented in this 2014 survey, illustrating a landscape defined by ranching, forestry, and water management. The settlement of Panakanic and the high Panakanic Prairie reflect the region's agricultural roots, while the presence of the Mt Adams Cem and Dunkard Graveyard provides specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families.

Water distribution systems like Sage Flat Ditch and Cold Springs Ditch emphasize the importance of irrigation in this environment. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, from the heights of the Diamond Gap Lookout to the depths of Medley Canyon and Dead Canyon. A network of local roads and trails, including the Willard Springs Foot Trail and Wahkiacus Heights Rd, connects the scattered homesites and natural springs that have long supported life on the plateau.