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2011 Map of Deer Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Deer Island sits at the center of this riverine landscape, surrounded by a complex network of sloughs and lakes that define the western bank of the Columbia River. The map details the transition from the low-lying wetlands of Benham Slough and Muckle Lake to the rising terrain of Maple Hill. Along the river's edge, small settlements like Columbia City and Waterview are connected by the historical corridor of the Old Pacific Hwy S.

Genealogists can locate specific sites such as the Kinder Cemetery and the Masonic Cemetery, while the presence of the Ferndale School and several post offices indicates the established community structure. The eastern shore is marked by industrial and transport activity near Woodland, where the river splits around large landmasses like Martin Island and Burke Island, revealing the navigational importance of channels such as the Multnomah Channel.