2017 Map of Sauvie Island

About this map

Sauvie Island dominates this 2017 landscape at the confluence of the Columbia River and Willamette River, revealing a complex network of sloughs, lakes, and channels. The island's interior is defined by significant water bodies such as Sturgeon Lake, Marquam Lake, and the aptly named Wagonwheel Hole, while the Gilbert River and Multnomah Channel provide essential drainage. Along the western bank, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR parallels the foot of the Tualatin Mountains, connecting the small settlements of Burlington, Holbrook, and Folkenberg. Genealogical interest is anchored by the Moar Cem near Fort William Bend, marking early pioneer presence in this fertile delta. The transition from industrial Portland in the southeast to the expansive wildlife habitats of the northern island, including Guiles Lake and North Arm, illustrates the dual nature of this riverine environment where the Oregon and Washington border follows the main river channel.