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2017 Map of Carlton

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Carlton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The N Yamhill River and its various forks and tributaries, such as Hawn Cr and Stag Hollow Cr, define the drainage of this agricultural region in Yamhill County. Irrigation and water management are evident through named features like the Fidel Brothers Irrigation Reservoir, Sitton Reservoir, and Gidding Reservoir, supporting the orchards and farms that surround the primary settlements of Yamhill and Carlton. The presence of Cove Orchard in the north and the legacy of the NW Old Railroad Grade Rd reflect the area's long-standing connection to fruit production and the transportation networks required to move goods to market.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several community landmarks, including the McBride Cem and Yamhill-Carlton Cem. The landscape is punctuated by Alecs Butte and specialized infrastructure like the Trivelpiece Airport. While many areas are accessed by a grid of rural roads such as NW McBride Cemetery Rd and NW Moores Valley RD, the underlying structure of township and range boundaries, including t3s r4w, provides a stable reference for researchers tracing land ownership through the generations.