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2014 Map of Gales Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Gales Creek and its surrounding rural communities define the landscape of this northwest Oregon region. The map highlights a network of agricultural and timbered lands north of Forest Grove, where water management is central to the local economy. A high concentration of irrigation and storage features like the Howell Reservoirs, Heesacker Reservoir, and Maple Headquarters Reservoir illustrate the area's intensive land use. For genealogists, the map is particularly rich with burial sites, including the Forest View Cem, Gales Creek Cem, and Purdin Cem.

Topographically, the terrain rises from the agricultural flats toward David Hill and the prominent Gales Peak to the west. Local landmarks like Balm Grove and the small settlement of Kansas City provide anchors for family history research. This survey also captures modern environmental conservation efforts at the Killin Wetlands, showing the transition from traditional drainage to protected natural areas.