Selma M. Neils's So this is Klickitat provides a localized history of the bustling timber communities nestled deep within the rugged Klickitat River canyon of south-central Washington State. The narrative maps the geographical footprint of the town of Klickitat, detailing how its strategic position just north of the expansive Columbia River Gorge transformed it into a vital hub for massive milling operations. By chronicling the development of logging camps and railroad networks stretching northward into the densely forested foothills of Mount Adams, the book captures the challenging topography navigated by early residents and laborers. Ultimately, this detailed historical account illustrates how the isolated, narrow river valleys of this specific inland Washington landscape were fundamentally shaped by the Pacific Northwest's booming timber industry.

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