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2023 Map of Goodnoe Hills

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Goodnoe Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Goodnoe Hills and the southern slopes of the Columbia Hills dominate this portion of Klickitat County, where the landscape is defined by deep drainage systems and high ridges. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal and perennial watercourses, most notably the winding path of Rock Creek and the steep descent of Glass Canyon. These topographical features reflect the geological transition from the high plateaus toward the Columbia River corridor.

Transport patterns are characterized by rural routes that follow the contours of the land, including Old Hwy 8 and Chamberlain Goodnoe Rd. The distribution of named roads like Wesley Rd and Doughty Rd suggests a history of localized ranching and land use. For those studying the heritage of the Pacific Northwest, the inclusion of Harrison Ridge and Walaluuks Creek provides clear markers for tracing historical property boundaries and traditional geographical landmarks.