2020 Map of Crider Valley

About this map

Crider Valley defines the topography of this Klickitat County landscape, where the drainage of Alder Cr and Sixprong Cr carves through the basalt-edged plateau. The area is marked by significant elevation changes, particularly at Stegeman Canyon and the prominent Sand Ridge to the northeast. Settlement patterns follow the natural contours of the land, with a network of rural routes such as Crider Valley Rd, Stegeman Rd, and Van Horn Rd connecting dispersed ranchlands or farms. These roads often trace the higher ground between the canyon breaks. The map captures a high-desert environment characterized by seasonal watercourses like Pine Cr and Willow Cr, illustrating the relationship between the rugged Klickitat terrain and the infrastructure required to navigate this portion of Washington's interior.