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2011 Map of Detroit

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Detroit sits at the confluence of the Breitenbush River and the sprawling waters of Detroit Lake, a central feature of this 2011 topographic survey. The landscape is defined by the significant rise and fall of the terrain around the reservoir, from the heights of Hall Ridge and Kinney Ridge to the steep face of Blowout Cliff. The town itself is small, centered near the Detroit Post Office and Weber St SE, serving as a gateway to the surrounding wilderness.

Hydrological features are dense throughout the quadrangle, with numerous drainages like French Creek, Stahlman Creek, and Blowout Creek feeding into the main lake. High-elevation landmarks such as Needle Rock, Elephant Rock, and Stahlman Point provide distinct navigational markers for those tracing the geography of the Santiam canyon. The presence of Tumble Lake tucked away near Tumble Rock illustrates the high-alpine character of the northern peaks, while Piety Knob stands as a prominent island within the lake itself.