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2020 Map of Mikkalo

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mikkalo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mikkalo and Olex anchor this portion of the Columbia Plateau, where the landscape is defined by the deeply incised drainage of Rock Cr. The map reveals a remote ranching and dryland farming environment marked by numerous canyons and hollows, including Cow Canyon, Pats Canyon, and the sprawling Juniper Canyon to the south. Small, isolated rural hubs are evidenced by the presence of the Olex Cem and Clem Cem, providing vital clues for family historians tracking the early inhabitants of this part of Gilliam County.

A network of gravel and local roads like French Charlie Rd and Pennington Rd connects these high-plateau settlements across the broken terrain. The inclusion of Taylor Bridge over the creek and the proximity of Clem suggests a long-standing reliance on specific transit points through the canyons. This documentation preserves the spatial relationship between these tiny agricultural outposts and the prominent natural landmarks like French Charlie Canyon and Corral Hollow.