2023 Map of Crider Valley

About this map

Crider Valley and the surrounding high ridges of Klickitat County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and local access roads. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a landscape carved by Alder Creek, Sixprong Creek, and Pine Creek, which flow through steep-walled features like Spring Canyon and Stegeman Canyon. The terrain is marked by significant topographical relief, rising toward Sand Ridge in the northeastern corner of the quadrangle. The human footprint is predominantly visible through a grid of rural routes including Stegeman Rd, Crider Valley Rd, and Matsen Rd. These roads suggest a focus on ranching or land management in this part of Washington, where the high-elevation flats between canyons serve as the primary conduits for travel across the township lines of T6N and T5N.