2011 Map of Carson

About this map

Saint Martins Hot Springs and the settlement of Carson anchor the northern banks of the Columbia River in this 2011 survey. The landscape is defined by the confluence of the Wind River and Little Wind River, where local industry and recreation intersect. Commercial activity is visible at the C L Lumber Company and the Ox Bow Salmon Hatchery, while the McQuinn Cemetery provides a point of genealogical interest near the river's edge. South of the river, the terrain rises sharply into the Benson Plateau and Nick Eaton Ridge, carved by numerous drainages such as Herman Creek and Gordan Creek. The map documents the persistent infrastructure of the Columbia River Gorge, from the northern rail lines through Home Valley to the southern routes passing Wyeth. This record captures the balance between established timber and fishing industries and the enduring natural features like Shepherd Falls and Wind Mountain.