2017 Map of Mission Bottom

About this map

Willamette River meanders through this landscape, defining the boundaries between Yamhill, Polk, and Marion counties. The river's historical influence is visible in the numerous bars and chutes that line its banks, including Wheatland Bar, Lone Tree Bar, and Darrow Chute. Along the western edge, the Eola Hills and Jerusalem Hill rise above the alluvial plain, while the eastern side opens into the fertile French Prairie. This area is characterized by a high concentration of private reservoirs such as Stephens Reservoir and Schindler Reservoir, reflecting the agricultural intensity of the region. The small settlements of Hopewell, Wheatland, and Lincoln serve as historic nodes, while the expanding northern reaches of Keizer show more contemporary residential patterns near Clear Lake. Local genealogy is anchored by sites like Hopewell Cem and Claggett Cem, located near the historic Chemawa area.