1998 Map of King Mountain

About this map

The Yakama Indian Reservation boundary winds through this mountainous terrain, meeting the eastern edge of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This 1998 revision of the landscape captures a transition from the volcanic features of the Aiken Lava Bed to the high peaks of King Mountain and Snowplow Mountain. The map reflects the region's development as a winter recreation hub, documenting several organized staging areas including Smith Butte Sno-Park, Gotchen Creek Sno-Park, and Pipeline Sno-Park. Local drainage patterns are defined by Gotchen Creek and Indian Creek, while industrial activity is noted at the southern edge with a Gravel Pit and Cinder Pit. This survey provides a clear look at the intersecting forest management and tribal land boundaries at the turn of the millennium.