2023 Map of Pinkham Butte

About this map

Umatilla National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape along the border of Garfield and Asotin counties. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges and deep drainage systems, including North Fork Asotin Creek and Menatchee Creek. Named points like Pinkham Butte, Jump Off Joe Point, and Getaway Point offer orientation across the complex topography. Historically, these ridges provided critical travel corridors, as seen in the alignment of Lick Creek Road and the Hard-To-Get-To Trl. Numerous isolated water sources, such as Pinkham Spring and Wickiup Spring, suggest a history of seasonal grazing and timber management. The area around Round Prairie and Smoothing Iron Ridge reflects the remote, utilitarian character of the Blue Mountains' northern reaches.