2020 Map of Colton

About this map

Colton and its rural surroundings in Clackamas County are defined by a complex network of small creeks and valleys that have shaped local settlement for generations. The transition from the older center at Old Colton to the modern community is visible alongside landmarks of local heritage like the Colton Lutheran Cem and Bonney Cem. The landscape rises from the drainage of Milk Cr toward prominent heights such as Highland Butte and Big Hill. Significant water management is evident through numerous private and public catchments, including Swanson Reservoir, Karney Reservoir, and the Cedar Cr Reservoir. This contemporary survey reveals how historical hamlets like Clarkes, Timber Grove, and Cedardale persist as distinct nodes within the forested upland terrain south of the Clackamas River watershed.