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1985 Map of Shoalwater Bay

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Shoalwater Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Upper Klamath Lake dominates this mid-1980s landscape, where the waters are shaped by a complex system of dikes and the Road on Levee. The north shore is defined by agricultural and hydrological management, visible in the Williamson River delta and the prominent Spoil Bank near the Agency Straits. This period shows a shoreline in transition, where managed water levels interact with the expansive Shoalwater Bay Marsh.

To the south, the topography rises sharply at Eagle Ridge, providing a natural boundary for the Shoalwater Bay Wildlife Area. Cultural markers of the era include the Southern Pacific railroad line skirting the eastern shore and the secluded Rock Creek Ranch at the base of the ridge. Genealogists and local historians will find the David Hill Cem positioned near the northern levee system, while recreation is represented by the established Eagle Ridge County Park and the distinct landmass of Bare Island.