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2023 Map of King Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The volcanic and high-altitude landscape of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest dominates this topographic study on the boundary of Yakima and Klickitat counties. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and buttes, most notably King Mtn, Snowplow Mtn, and Snipes Mtn. A significant geological feature, the A G Aiken Lava Bed, occupies the northern reach of the map, illustrating the region's eruptive history.

Connectivity through this wilderness is provided by an intricate system of forest tracks and paths, including the Snipes Mountain Trl and specialized routes like the Eagle Xc Loop Trl. Drainage is carved by seasonal and permanent flows such as Gotchen Creek and Bird Creek, leading down toward Mud Spring in the south. The layout of section lines and forest boundaries reflects modern public land management, while the survival of family-named features like Bunnell Butte and Smith Butte provides a link to early regional survey history.