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2023 Map of Paterson

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Paterson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the defining border between Washington and Oregon, bisecting this map into Benton and Morrow Counties. On the northern bank, the settlement of Paterson sits along the shoreline, sheltered by the rising elevations of Paterson Ridge. This area is characterized by the expansive waters of Lake Umatilla, where several large islands including Big Blalock Island, Monument Island, and Long Walk Island dominate the river channel.

South of the river, the landscape transitions into the protected lands of the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge. Cultural and conservation landmarks are visible throughout the river valley, from the Paterson Memorial Cem on the Washington side to the Irrigon Fish Hatchery in Oregon. Historical transportation and recreational routes are also preserved here, including the Morrow County Heritage Trl and the legacy of the Paterson Ferry Rd, tracing the movement of people across this significant waterway.