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1983 Map of Luna Gulch

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Luna Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Columbia River and Lake Umatilla define the southern edge of this Klickitat County landscape, where the settlement of Towal sits along the riverbank. Moving north from the water, the terrain rises sharply into the Goodnoe Hills and across Oak Flat, eventually giving way to the high-elevation open spaces of Pleasant Valley. This 1983 provisional survey highlights a transition from traditional land uses to industrial infrastructure, with a dense network of transmission lines—including Three Steel Tower Transmission Lines—crossing the hills to harness the region's energy potential.

Local history is preserved in small but significant landmarks like the Grange Hall and a designated Cem, which anchor the agricultural community in the valley. The map also identifies the natural drainage systems of Rock Creek and Luna Gulch, alongside evidence of local industry such as a Borrow Pit and Gravel Pit. The presence of a Stock Pond and Spring suggests the enduring importance of water management in this arid, elevation-diverse territory.