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2023 Map of White Pine Buttes

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of White Pine Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Simcoe Mountains dominate the northern terrain of this Klickitat County landscape, which transitions into a series of volcanic landmarks and open prairie. The topography is defined by prominent rises such as White Pine Buttes, Black Butte, and Jackknife Butte, punctuating a high-country environment of meadows and springs. The sparse settlement pattern is concentrated around the locality of Matola, with the southern reaches opening into Crafton Prairie.

Water sources are vital markers in this region, including Pretty Swamp, Rock Spring, and the seasonal flows of Bowman Creek and Mill Creek. A network of logging and access roads like Upper Monument Rd and Cedar Valley Rd weave through the timbered heights of Pine Ridge. This modern survey traces the enduring connection between traditional ranching lands and the rugged butte formations that characterize the southern Washington interior.