2023 Map of Stacker Butte

About this map

Stacker Butte rises as the prominent high point of the Columbia Hills, overlooking a dramatic stretch of the Columbia River where the borders of Washington and Oregon meet. This 2023 survey details the geographic complexity of Klickitat Co and Wasco Co, showing the transition from the high agricultural plateau of High Prairie down to the river’s edge. The landscape is defined by deep incisions like Swale Canyon and Stacker Canyon, which provide natural corridors through the hills. Along the river, the pool of Lake Celilo dominates the valley floor, featuring Browns Island and the recreation areas surrounding Horsethief Lake. Transportation networks are heavily represented by the Centerville Hwy and the historic Military Road Trl, while the Klickitat State Park Trl follows the winding path of Swale Creek toward the small settlement of Warwick. Local landmarks like Horsethief Butte and Signal Hill serve as significant navigational waypoints for those exploring the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mount Hood National Forest boundaries.