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2017 Map of Kooskooskie

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kooskooskie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Kooskooskie sits at the base of a complex drainage system where Mill Creek meets the dramatic rises of the Blue Mountains. This area of Walla Walla County is defined by its deep canyons and prominent ridges, including the steep walls of Railroad Canyon and Nightingale Canyon. Higher elevations are dominated by the Umatilla National Forest, which covers the southeastern portion of the map and contains remote landmarks like Paradise Ridge.

Transport through this territory relies on winding forest roads and historical paths like the Intake / Deadman Peak Trail. The landscape is a critical water source for the region, illustrated by the presence of the Mill Creek Watershed and several named water sources such as Cold Spring and Sheep Spring. Other significant terrain features like Biscuit Ridge and Blacksnake Ridge create a corrugated relief that funnels numerous seasonal and perennial flows, including Little Blue Cr and Upper Dry Creek.