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2023 Map of Biggs Junction

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lake Celilo and the Columbia River dominate this modern geographic study of the border between Oregon and Washington. The landscape is defined by the steep, dramatic basalt formations of the Columbia Hills to the north and the complex drainage systems of Spanish Hollow, Mud Hollow, and Frank Fulton Canyon to the south. Historically significant transportation and settlement patterns are visible at Biggs Junction and Maryhill, where the Maryhill Ferry crossing and Maryhill - Columbus Cem anchor the local history.

The presence of Maryhill State Park and landmarks like Biggs Arch and Sugarloaf highlight the unique geomorphology of the Columbia River Gorge. The map meticulously tracks the infrastructure of the region, from the Biggs-Rufus Hwy connecting the town of Rufus to the remote reach of Thornberry. This detailed topography illustrates how human activity and infrastructure follow the natural breaks in the canyon walls, such as Davies Pass, while water features like Wheelhouse Pond and China Hollow Creek provide vital hydrology for the arid uplands.