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2011 Map of Pinkham Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Pinkham Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

North Fork Asotin Creek and its many tributaries carve a complex network of ridges and canyons across this portion of Asotin County. The landscape is defined by its topographic extremes, from the heights of Pinkham Butte and Huckleberry Ridge to the depths of Horsethief Canyon. This area of the Blue Mountains shows a sparse pattern of human activity focused on seasonal use and ranching, evidenced by the Horak Ranch and recreation spots like Wickiup Campground.

A system of ridges with evocative names such as Devils Tailbone Ridge, Hard-to-get-to Ridge, and Count Chute Ridge dictates the movement of water and travelers alike. Dozens of water sources, including Buckhorn Spring, Frying Pan Spring, and Three C Spring, provide critical points of interest in an otherwise high-elevation wilderness. The presence of Nat For Dev Rd 44 and Pomeroy Grouse Flat Rd suggests the continued importance of forest access and land management in this remote corner of Washington.