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1983 Map of Dead Canyon
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1983 Map of Dead Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Yakima Indian Reservation boundary defines much of this high-elevation landscape, where deep drainages like Dead Canyon and Willis Canyon cut through the rugged terrain. Surveyed in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the map reveals a remote area of southern Washington defined by its water sources and topography rather than urban development. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Wellenbrock Spring, Masondale Spring, and Kuhnhausen Spring, suggests the critical importance of these water points for land management and seasonal grazing on the Hell Roaring Plateau. Along the eastern edge, the Klickitat River flows through the Klickitat State Wildlife Recreation Area, marking a sharp transition in the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named features like Simmons Creek and Pennington Spring, which provide clues to early land use and tenure in this part of Klickitat County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1983
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain