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1961 Map of Sauvie Island

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sauvie Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Sauvie Island dominates this confluence of major waterways, where the Columbia River and Willamette River meet the Multnomah Channel. This landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous interior water bodies such as Sturgeon Lake, Steelman Lake, and Round Lake. The intricate network of sloughs, including Mud Slough and Broad Slough, highlights the low-lying island's historical susceptibility to river levels, necessitating the extensive Dike system shown along its northern reaches.

Along the western banks of the channel, small settlements and industrial points like Burlington, Holbrook, and Rafton align with the Burlington Northern railroad tracks. These locations, along with River Junction and United Junction, underscore the importance of rail and water transport for the region's movement of goods. Local life is anchored by landmarks like the Sauvie Island Sch and the Cem near the island's center, while river navigation is supported by Reeder Point Light and Morgan Landing Light.