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2020 Map of Satus Pass

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Satus Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Simcoe Mountains dominate this high-country landscape, where the terrain drops sharply from peaks like Simcoe Butte down into a complex system of drainages. The Satus Pass serves as a critical geographic notch, guiding transit through the ridges. To the south, the land levels out slightly into Munson Prairie, a notable open space amidst the more complex topography of Idlewood Canyon and Badger Gulch.

Water is central to the area's geography, with the E Prong Little Klickitat River, W Prong Little Klickitat River, and Jenkins Cr carving through the canyons. The presence of the Aerostone Ranch Airport and various named trails such as Lady Slipper Loop and Sutherland Trl suggest a mix of private aviation and recreational access within these highlands. The network of forest roads and labels like Monastery Fire hint at the ongoing management of this timbered and grazing landscape.