1957 Map of Klickitat

About this map

Klickitat sits at the base of dramatic canyon walls where the river makes a sharp westward bend, serving as a hub for both logging and rail transport in the mid-1950s. The Spokane Portland and Seattle Railroad follows the water closely, threading through the landscape alongside a network of Private Logging Roads that reach into the surrounding highlands. This map documents a specialized industry-driven landscape, from the Woodruff Mill in the central canyon to the Gravel Pit near Wahiacus. On the higher elevations, the Yakima Indian Reservation boundary crosses Grayback Mtn, while the open spaces of High Prairie and Crofton Prairie provide a stark contrast to the deep incisions of Dead Canyon and Snyder Canyon. Local heritage is marked by several remote sites, including the small Cem near Klickitat and established camps like Raiders Camp and Klott Camp.