2011 Map of Sauvie Island

About this map

Sauvie Island dominates this 2011 survey, showing a landscape defined by the complex hydrology of the Columbia River and the Multnomah Channel. This specific era captures the island's intricate network of water bodies, from the expansive Sturgeon Lake and Marquam Lake to the smaller Wagonwheel Hole and Seal Lake. The map reveals a history of river-based commerce and navigation, marked by numerous landings such as Chapman Landing, Johnson Landing, and Blurock Landing. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Moar Cemetery and trace early settlements like Burlington and Holbrook along the western rail lines. The presence of the Marquam Dry Lake Canal and various sloughs illustrates the long-standing efforts to manage the water levels of this fertile alluvial plain, while the Sauvie Island Bridge provides the vital modern link to the mainland near Portland.