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2011 Map of Peoria

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Peoria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Willamette River meanders and braiding define the western reaches of this area, creating a complex network of islands and sloughs. Named islands like Baker Island, McBee Island, and Hoacum Island are separated by secondary channels including McBee Slough and the Albany Channel. This hydraulic landscape transitions into the agricultural plains of Linn County, where the settlement of Peoria sits near the riverbank. The interior is characterized by the winding course of Muddy Creek, which flows past the small communities of Potter and Fayetteville.

Family history is preserved through several rural burial grounds, including the Brattain Cemetery, Miller-Coon Cemetery, and Pugh Cemetery. The presence of Schrock Airport and Jim's Airstrip indicates the continued importance of small-scale aviation in this rural corridor. Distinctive river features such as Snag Boat Bend and Sam Daws Bend document the historical character of the waterway before modern engineering, while the Long Tom River enters from the southwest to join the primary river system.