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2023 Map of Quinton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Quinton
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 defines this landscape on the border of Oregon and Washington, where the impounded waters of Lake Umatilla now cover much of the historic riverbed near Goodnoe. The geography is dominated by the massive basalt plateaus of Gilliam CO and Sherman CO, deeply incised by a series of dramatic drainages including Sand Spring Canyon and Biglow Canyon. To the south, the John Day Wild and Scenic River carves through the terrain, meeting the Columbia near the Narrows.

Transport and access are primarily dictated by the topography, with Goodnoe Station Rd and Biglow Canyon Rd following the natural contours of the land. Remote settlements like The Nook and the site of Squally Hook Rapids reflect the long history of river navigation and plateau ranching. The map clearly illustrates the transition from the high, arid rimrock to the managed river system, capturing a landscape shaped by both massive geologic forces and modern water management.