Goldendale, town (1990 pop. 3,319), Klickitat co., S Wash., on Little Klickitat R. and 55 mi/89 km SSW of Yakima; 45°49'N 120°49'W. Timber; wheat, alfalfa; cattle. Aluminium mfg. County Historical Mus.; Goldendale Observatory State Park, public telescope. Fish hatchery to W. Maryhill State Park to S, on Columbia R.; John Day Dam to SSE; Yakima Indian Reservation to N; Brooks Memorial State Park to NE; Conboy L. Natl. Wildlife Refuge to NW. Settled c.1863.
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