2014 Map of Dead Canyon

About this map

Klickitat River cuts through the northeast corner of this Klickitat County landscape, which is defined by a dense network of canyons and high-elevation springs. The topography is dominated by dramatic drainages like Dead Canyon, Willis Canyon, and Skookum Canyon, which descend from elevated features such as The Plateau. This area in the early 21st century shows a land managed for timber and ranching, evidenced by the intricate system of access roads including Wahkiacus Heights Rd and Paradise Spring Rd. Numerous family-named and local landmarks like Wellenbrock Spring, Kuhnhausen Spring, and Masondale Spring provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing land use patterns and water rights in this part of Washington. Small water bodies like Fill Pond and seasonal flows such as Simmons Cr further illustrate the hydrology of this high-relief environment.