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2020 Map of Multnomah Falls

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Multnomah Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Columbia River carves a deep path through this section of the Gorge, separating the riverfront settlements of Warrendale, Dodson, and Skamania. This landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the water's edge to the high peaks of the Mount Hood National Forest and Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Along the southern shore, a dense network of water features emerges from the steep terrain, including Oneonta Falls, Horsetail Falls, and the notable Oneonta Tunnel 1759.

High points such as Larch Mtn and Nesmith Point provide a dramatic backdrop to the river valley, while the Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge preserves the wetland habitats of Franz Lake and the Broughton Reach. The map illustrates the concentration of human activity along the river corridor, where road and rail infrastructure bypasses prominent landmarks like Saint Peters Dome and Waespe Point to connect these Columbia Gorge communities.