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2020 Map of Carson

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Carson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Saint Martins Hot Springs and the village of Carson anchor the northern landscape of this Columbia River Gorge corridor, where the Wind River meets the wider expanse of Lake Bonneville. The terrain is defined by the steep elevation gains into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to the north and Mount Hood National Forest to the south. This modern survey tracks the precise path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds through the Benson Plateau and crosses the interstate corridor near Cascade Locks.

Transportation and topography dictate the settlement patterns, with Home Valley and Stevenson following the northern riverbank. Significant genealogical and historical markers include McQuinn Cem near the river's edge and Wyeth Cem on the southern shore. Landmark features such as Wind Mtn and Buck Mtn provide context for the dramatic relief of the Gorge, while smaller drainages like Herman Creek and Gorton Cr carve through the high ridges of the southern forest lands.