2020 Map of Stacker Butte

About this map

The Columbia Hills dominate the terrain of this quadrangle, forming a sharp divide between the agricultural plateaus to the north and the water-carved gorge of the Columbia River. In the northern reaches, the settlements of High Prairie and Gooseneck are situated among a network of rural roads like Schilling Rd and Centerville Hwy. The landscape is deeply incised by drainages such as Stacker Canyon and Swale Canyon, which funnel toward the river. Along the southern boundary, the river itself is represented by Lake Celilo, where Browns Island and Horsethief Butte stand as prominent landmarks. This 2020 survey illustrates a complex boundary zone where the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mount Hood National Forest meet the Washington-Oregon state line. Modern infrastructure like the Klickitat State Park-Trail follows the path of former rail corridors, while historic paths like the Military Road and Brune Trail trace earlier human movement through these high ridges.