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2014 Map of Cathlamet Bay

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cathlamet Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cathlamet Bay and its complex archipelago of marshy islands dominate this coastal landscape east of Astoria. This 2014 survey reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Columbia River estuary, where numerous channels like the Prairie Channel and Woody Island Channel weave around landmasses such as Russian Island and Grassy Island. The mainland terrain transitions from the low-lying reaches of the John Day River and Wallooskee River to the elevated ground at Fern Hill.

Settlement patterns follow the southern bank of the Columbia, anchored by the community of Svensen and its historic Svensen Pioneer Cem. The local infrastructure is defined by Us-30, which provides the primary transit artery between Svensen Junction and the larger city of Astoria. This map is particularly useful for observing the modern topography of the Harrington Point Range and the numerous small creeks, such as Eskeline Cr and Marys Cr, that feed into the vast tidal bay system.