1995 Map of Pinkham Butte

About this map

Pinkham Butte stands as a central high point in this 1990s landscape, marking the transition between the Asotin Wildlife Area and the Umatilla National Forest. The map detail reveals an intricate network of high ridges and deep drainages, including the aptly named Hard to Get To Ridge and Tailbone Ridge. A tradition of seasonal water access is evident through numerous named springs, such as Fourth of July Spring and Wickiup Spring, which likely served as vital landmarks for forest travelers and early stockmen. The presence of the Government Trail and Pinkham Ridge Trail highlights the established path system used for regional forest management and early access. Notable land features like Smoothing Prairie and Jump off Joe Point provide unique geographic markers for those tracing historical land use and travel routes across the Garfield and Asotin county lines.