2020 Map of Pinkham Butte

About this map

Pinkham Butte stands as a central landmark in this high-altitude landscape within the Umatilla National Forest. The map documents a complex system of ridges and drainages that define the border between Garfield and Asotin counties. Distinctive topographic features like Jump Off Joe Point, Devils Tailbone Ridge, and the descriptive Hard-to-get-to Ridge indicate the challenging nature of the terrain. The network of seasonal water sources, including Bracken Springs and Frying Pan Spring, supported the early range and forest use in this area. Access is limited to primitive routes such as the Pinkham Trail and the evocatively named Hard-To-Get-To Trail, while more established thoroughfares like Cloverland Road and Lick Creek Road skirt the higher elevations. This map is particularly valuable for tracing historical resource management and high-country navigation patterns in the Blue Mountains region.