1983 Map of Grayback Mtn

About this map

The Klickitat State Wildlife Recreation Area dominates this early 1980s landscape, where the Klickitat River carves through deep canyons beneath the Simcoe Mountains. Evidence of timber and utility infrastructure is widespread, from the Wood Pole Telephone Line to the remnants of an Old Railway Grade tracing the higher elevations near Summit Creek. The map documents a period of managed forest and recreation, with established sites like Koldera Camp, Kraft Camp, and Leidl Campground providing access to the rugged terrain. To the north, the boundary of the Yakima Indian Reservation marks a transition in land management, while to the east, the topography levels into the broad opening of Crofton Prairie. Significant landmarks include the prominent summit of Grayback Mtn and the unique geological features of Simpson Flats and Quincy Flats.