2014 Map of Parkdale

About this map

The Hood River Valley orchard and forest landscapes of northern Oregon are documented here during the early 2010s, centered on the communities of Parkdale, Mount Hood, and Odell. This agricultural corridor is shaped by an intricate network of irrigation and water management, including the Highline Lateral, E Fork Main Canal, and the Mount Hood Canal. These systems feed the productive lands of Willow Flat and Dukes Valley before the terrain rises into the protected reaches of the Mount Hood National Forest. Local history is preserved in sites like the Shelley Family Cem and the isolated Homesteader Grave near Baldwin Cr. Significant geological features such as Bald Butte, Surveyors Ridge, and Trout Creek Ridge define the valley walls, while the East Fork Hood River serves as the primary drainage for this productive region.