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2020 Map of Paterson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lake Umatilla dominates the center of this landscape, where the North Channel Columbia River and South Channel Columbia River bifurcate around Big Blalock Island and Long Walk Island. This section of the river serves as a critical boundary between Washington and Oregon, as well as Benton and Morrow Counties. On the northern banks, Paterson sits below the prominent Paterson Ridge, while to the southeast, the settlement of Irrigon is laid out in a grid of residential and local roads including Oregon Ave NW.

The southern portion of the map reveals a history of movement and heritage, featuring the Morrow Co Heritage Trail and the Umatilla Heritage Spur Trail winding through the terrain. The presence of Paterson Ferry Rd suggests the historical importance of river crossings in this region before modern infrastructure. The landscape transition from the high ridges in the north to the low-lying river islands and inland trails in the south highlights a region defined by its waterway commerce and recreational corridors.