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2017 Map of Sandy

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sandy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Sandy River winds through the northeastern portion of this landscape, separating Indian John Island from the mainland as the terrain descends toward the river valley. The map documents a transition from the urban edge of Gresham into a mosaic of rural communities and agricultural lands. Small settlements like Orient, Pleasant Home, and Cottrell are clustered along historic transportation routes such as the SE Mount Hood Loop.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by a network of reservoirs including the Fields Reservoirs, Belchers Reservoir, and Sester Reservoir Number 1. These systems are fed by numerous small waterways like Tickle Cr, Johnson Cr, and Middle Fork Beaver Cr. Local history is preserved in sites like the Pleasant Home Cem and Fir Hill Cem, while specialized aviation activity is marked by Schmidt Airport and Fly JLA Airport, illustrating the diversified land use in this part of Clackamas and Multnomah counties.