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2020 Map of Silverton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Silverton and Mount Angel anchor this survey of the Willamette Valley’s fertile eastern edge, where the agricultural landscape is defined by the winding course of the Pudding River and its numerous tributaries. The map reveals a dense concentration of local history markers, particularly early burial grounds such as the Bethany Pioneer Cem and Mount Angel Pioneer Cem, which sit alongside established religious institutions like the Mount Angel Seminary.

Transport and water management are central to the area's development, evidenced by the Gallon House Bridge crossing Abiqua Creek and the intricate network of canals including Walker Ditch. Small agricultural communities like McKee, Monitor, and Downs dot the prairie land, while several reservoirs, including Holden Reservoir and Schiedler Reservoir, indicate the region's managed water systems. The map also traces the boundary between Clackamas and Marion counties, highlighting the transition from the open Elliott Prairie to the settled outskirts of the regional hubs.