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2017 Map of Silverton

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Silverton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Silverton and Mount Angel serve as the primary hubs in this part of Marion County, where the agricultural landscape of the Willamette Valley is defined by a complex network of creeks and irrigation ditches. The prominent heights of Mt Angel Seminary and the Mount Angel Abbey Cem overlook the surrounding lowlands, while smaller settlements like McKee and Downs mark historic crossroads in the valley.

Water management is central to this region's development, evidenced by the many reservoirs and ditches such as Aarhus Reservoir, Beyer Reservoir, and Walker Ditch. The heritage of the area is well-documented through numerous family and denominational burial grounds, including the Bethany Pioneer Cem and Trinity Lutheran Cem. One particularly notable landmark is the Gallon House Bridge, which spans Abiqua Creek north of Silverton, reflecting the area's preserved engineering history.