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2014 Map of Wahkiacus

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wahkiacus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Wahkiacus and its surrounding canyonlands are defined by the convergence of major waterways and winding ridge-top roads in the early twenty-first century. The Klickitat River snakes through the western portion of the map, joined by the drainage of Wahkiacus Canyon and the notable Klickitat Springs. To the east, the landscape transitions into the steep-walled Swale Canyon and the broad reaches of Crofton Prairie.

Transport through this complex terrain follows a mix of established routes like Wa-142 and localized networks such as Horseshoe Bend Rd and Schilling Rd. This survey documents a rural environment where land usage is dictated by the deeply incised valleys of the Little Klickitat River and the high plateaus of High Prairie. The small settlements of Swale and Wahkiacus serve as the primary human centers within this network of canyons and creeks.