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2011 Map of Castile Falls

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Castile Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Castile Falls and the headwaters of the Klickitat River anchor this topographic study of a high-elevation landscape within the Yakama Indian Reservation. The map documents a complex network of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) roads, including Bia 218 RD and Bia 259 RD, which navigate the steep drainage systems of Yedlick Creek and Piscoe Creek. These routes connect dispersed mountain sites such as Jerusalem Camp and Beauty Camp, reflecting the modern management of this timbered terrain.

Prominent landforms like Bullgrouse Ridge and Lincoln Plateau divide the western-flowing Klickitat tributaries from the eastern drainage of Toppenish Creek. High points of interest for fire management and navigation include the Panther Creek Lookout on Panther Butte. The presence of smaller features like Coffeepot Spring and numerous unnamed 4WD trails suggests a landscape utilized for seasonal access and natural resource oversight in the early twenty-first century.