2014 Map of Gaston

About this map

Gaston and its neighboring valley communities are situated where the coastal foothills meet the fertile plains of the Tualatin River basin. This early twenty-first-century view records a landscape defined by its agricultural roots and complex water management, from the expansive Henry Hagg Lake reservoir in the north to the distinctive Wapato Lake Bed near the Yamhill County line. Local history is anchored by sites like the Mt Olive Lutheran Cem and Cherry Grove Cem, while the region's rural character is evidenced by scattered settlements such as Dilley, Patton, and Cherry Grove. The terrain transitions from the elevations of Scott Hill down through Williams Canyon into the broad Patton Valley, where aviation history is marked by small local runways including Dick Fisher Airport and Goodin Creek Airport.