1957 Map of Satus Pass

About this map

Simcoe Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this 1950s survey, where the southern portion of the Yakima Indian Reservation meets the rugged volcanic terrain of south-central Washington. The map traces the elevation climb from the Klickitat Valley toward the Columbia Hills, punctuated by isolated summits like Simcoe Butte and Lone Pine Butte. Agricultural life centers on the high plains of Munson Prairie and the community of Bickleton, where the Pleasant Valley Cemetery and a local Grange Hall mark the social and spiritual heart of this rural district. Transportation and utility corridors are clearly defined, including the strategic crossing at Satus Pass and a prominent Pipeline cutting across the southern ridges. The drainage patterns are intricate, with the Klickitat River and its tributary, the Little Klickitat River, carving through deep gulches and canyons such as Badger Gulch and Luna Gulch.