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2011 Map of Clarke

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Clarke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Clarke sits within a sparse high-desert landscape in Morrow County, defined by its critical water sources and transportation corridors. The map highlights the reliance on managed water in this arid region, featuring the West Extension Irrigation Canal and natural points like Coyote Spring and Upper Sand Spring. These water features provided essential relief for early travelers and livestock in a territory where such resources were few and far between.

Transportation infrastructure dominates the northern portion of the quadrangle, where Boardman Junction and the Frontage Rd facilitate modern transit. Historical transit routes are also evident, including Paterson Ferry Rd and Irrigon Rd, which point to older connections between settlements and the Columbia River. The presence of Bombing Range Rd in the west reflects the area's mid-century military legacy, while the Boardman Oasis Roadside Rest serves as a contemporary waypoint for travelers crossing the Oregon plains.