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2011 Map of Stacker Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Stacker Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Stacker Butte and the surrounding highlands of Klickitat County dominate the northern landscape above the Columbia River in this 2011 survey. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of Stacker Canyon and Kaser Ridge down to the riverbank, where the settlement of Avery and the smaller locality of Gooseneck are situated. Navigation along the river is marked by essential beacons such as Memaloose Island Light, Fivemile Lock Light, and Mile 7 Light, reflecting the ongoing importance of the waterway as a commercial artery.

Water features define the local geography, from the recreation area at Horsethief Lake to the drainage of Swale Creek and Eightmile Creek. Historic transit corridors like the Centerville Hwy and Dalles Mountain Rd connect the riverside to the interior, passing landmarks like Horsethief Butte and Signal Hill. On the southern shore, Fairbanks Gap provides a notable passage through the hills, illustrating the geographic constraints on regional development.