2014 Map of Boardman

About this map

Boardman sits at a geographic crossroads on the southern bank of the Columbia River, where the high desert of Eastern Oregon meets the water. The landscape is defined by the massive expanse of Lake Umatilla, punctuated by Blalock Island and Whitcomb Island. This 2014 survey illustrates the complex relationship between the river and the arid interior, managed through the W Extension Irrigation Canal and the Boardman Canal Ln network. These systems have transformed the terrain south of the town center, allowing for development and agricultural use despite the proximity of Juniper Canyon. Local history is anchored by the Boardman Cem and Riverview Cem near the shoreline, while the river itself is divided into navigation and range markers like the Messinger Lower Range and Messinger Middle Range. The map detail follows the town's grid, showing the importance of major corridors such as Columbia Blvd and Marine Dr NE.