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2023 Map of Imbler

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Imbler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Grande Ronde Valley forms the heart of this landscape, where agricultural land meets the steep western slopes of Mt Harris. The settlement of Imbler serves as a central hub, flanked by the smaller communities of Summerville to the northwest and Alicel to the south. This region is characterized by a sophisticated water management system designed for the valley's fertile soils, featuring the Grande Ronde River, the State Ditch, and numerous family-named irrigation projects such as the Bill Howell Reservoir and Arnoldus Loop Reservoir.

Genealogists will find interest in the Summerville Cem and a dense network of country roads named for local families, including Striker Ln, Hibberd Rd, and Ruckman Rd. The transition from the flat river valley to the complex topography of the mountain is marked by the winding Mount Harris Loop, providing a clear view of how geography dictated the placement of early Oregon homesteads and transport corridors.