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2011 Map of South Bend

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of South Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

South Bend sits at the dramatic meeting of the Willapa River and the expansive Willapa Bay, defined by a complex network of tidal waterways and industrial markers. The town’s layout follows the river's curve, featuring the South Bend Post Office and nearby infrastructure like the Old Mill Pond Dam and South Bend City Reservoir. These features, alongside the Milne Quarry and Willapa Harbor Airport, suggest a landscape historically tied to timber, logistics, and resource extraction.

The surrounding terrain is etched by numerous sloughs and creeks, such as Mailboat Slough and Fredrickson Slough, which dominate the low-lying areas north of the river. Evidence of local land use is visible in named sites like Welsh Ranch and the Odd Fellows Cemetery, while water management is highlighted by several small-scale dams, including Bale Dam Number One and the Electric Creek Dam, managing the runoff from the high ground into the bay.