2011 Map of Locke Island

About this map

Columbia River currents dominate this 2011 survey, carving a path past the prominent Locke Island and the elevated terrain of White Bluffs. The landscape exhibits a sparse settlement pattern characteristic of this portion of Benton County, where established locations like Ruth and Pierce appear as nodes within a network of local roads. The geography is defined by the sharp contrast between the river valley and the rising elevations of East White Bluffs. Water management is evident through the presence of the White Bluffs Wasteway in the northeast, indicating the area's integration into larger regional irrigation and drainage systems. This map captures a specific moment in the modern evolution of the Hanford Reach, showing the proximity of small named settlements to the natural landmarks that have long defined travel and habitation along the river.