2013 Map of Phinny Hill

About this map

Phinny Hill rises as a prominent landmark in this section of Klickitat County, overlooking a landscape defined by deep drainages and rural agriculture. The terrain is deeply incised by the seasonal paths of Dead Canyon to the north and Tule Canyon to the west, while Alder Cr winds through the southern reaches. This modern survey illustrates the expansive ranching and agricultural operations typical of the Columbia Plateau, highlighted by the private Mercer Ranch Airport and a network of named tracks such as Old Ranch Rd and Petersen Ranch Rd. The layout of the roads, including Alderdale Rd and Warner Rd, follows the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, reflecting the organized, large-scale land management of the early 21st century. Dead Canyon appears again in the southeast, showing the persistent geographic influence of these basalt-carved coulees on local travel and boundaries.