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2013 Map of Goldendale

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Goldendale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Little Klickitat River winds through this Klickitat County landscape, anchoring the city of Goldendale. As the county seat, the area shows a distinct transition from the grid of the city center to the surrounding agricultural and ranching lands, such as Amidon Ranch and Broken Boulder Farm. The map reveals the local infrastructure essential to the region, including the Goldendale Airport and the Klickitat County Fairgrounds located on the western edge of town.

Prominent geographical landmarks define the horizon, notably the Columbia Hills to the south and the volcanic profiles of Lorena Butte and Battle Butte. On a ridge overlooking the valley, the Goldendale Astronomical Observatory stands as a significant scientific landmark. The complex drainage of the area is detailed through features like Bloodgood Cr, Swale Cr, and the isolated Bloodgood Spring, illustrating the importance of water management in this semi-arid plateau environment.