2020 Map of Lyle

About this map

Lake Bonneville dominates the center of this survey, where the Washington and Oregon border follows the water's path through the Columbia River Gorge. The settlement of Lyle sits on the northern bank at the mouth of the Klickitat River, while across the water, the unincorporated community of Rowena and the site of Ortley are positioned below the dramatic height of Rowena Crest. The landscape is a study in verticality, from the shoreline of Salisbury Slough to the protected terrain of McCall Point within the Mount Hood National Forest. Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific landmarks like Memaloose Island and the Lyle - Balch Cem, which contrast with the modern recreational footprint of the Klickitat State Park Trail. This area's geography is defined by its canyons and hills, including Mud Spring Canyon and the Columbia Hills, which have dictated the placement of roads and early homesteads for generations.