2020 Map of Biggs Junction

About this map

Lake Celilo and the mighty river corridor dominate this landscape, where the modern interstate and rail networks converge at Biggs Junction. The terrain transitions sharply from the elevated Columbia Hills in the north down to the water's edge, linked by the Sam Hill Memorial Bridge. This 2020 survey reveals the complex infrastructure supporting regional transit, including the Hells Gate Channel Range B navigation markers and several major highways. On the northern banks, the settlement of Maryhill sits near distinctive landmarks like Stonehenge Dr, while the southern side features the town of Rufus and the rail siding at Thornberry. The map details numerous canyons and hollows, such as China Hollow and Spanish Hollow, which cut through the high plateau, illustrating how geography has dictated the placement of roads like the Maryhill Hwy and the Biggs Rufus Hwy.