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2020 Map of Savage Island

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Savage Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Columbia River carves a massive southeast-to-northwest path through this landscape, marking the natural boundary between Franklin and Benton Counties. This reach of the river remains a critical ecological corridor, protected by the Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge and the Hanford Reach National Monument. The terrain is defined by the contrast between the river's low-lying riparian zone and the rising benches of Ringold Flat.

Along the eastern banks, specialized hydrology is evident at the Ringold Springs Fish Pond and Ringold Pond, while the W B Five K Wasteway indicates the complex water management systems of the region. Transportation and local utility are centered on small-scale infrastructure like Green Acres Airport and a network of rural routes including Mountain Vista Rd and Basin Hill Rd. The namesake Savage Island sits prominently in the river channel, serving as a landmark within this protected federal reach.