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2017 Map of Hat Rock

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hat Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Columbia River defines the border between Oregon and Washington in this recent survey of the Umatilla region. The landscape is marked by the expansive waters of Lake Wallula, created by downstream damming, which has reshaped the original riverbank. Along the southern shore, the distinctive geological formation of Hat Rock stands near the small community of River View, while the nearby Boat Rock serves as another prominent landmark for navigation and local history.

Further inland, the map details a network of water management features including the Cold Springs Drain and Hat Rock Drain, essential for the local agriculture. The settlement at Cold Springs Junction sits at a crossroads near the Dodd Ponds, reflecting the importance of water access in this arid environment. On the northern bank in Washington, the small settlement of Berrian is situated below the steep walls of Rush Canyon, illustrating the varied topography that transitions from river bottom to high plateau.