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2011 Map of Dot

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dot is the central point of interest in this rural Klickitat County landscape, situated near the northern edge of the survey where several local routes converge. The terrain is defined by its drainages, including the course of White Creek as it winds through the northwest and the southern reaches of Chapman Creek. These water sources were vital for the early ranching and agricultural operations in this part of Washington.

A sparse but critical network of local roads such as Ward Rd, Schrantz Rd, and Dot Rd connects the scattered homesteads and pastures. Evidence of essential water management in this arid region is visible at Old Spring, located south of the main settlement. The map also traces the path of Old Hwy 8 in the south, reflecting the historical transportation corridor that once served as a primary artery through the hills.