2017 Map of Sundale

About this map

Sundale sits prominently on the northern banks of the Columbia River, a focal point for this section of the Washington-Oregon border. The landscape is defined by the expansive Lake Umatilla, which fills the river valley between Klickitat Co and Gilliam Co. Inland, the terrain is deeply incised by a series of dramatic drainages, including Old Lady Canyon, Lang Canyon, and the extensive Blalock Canyon system. This 2017 survey illustrates the intersection of modern transportation and natural geography, showing how Old Hwy 8 and Sundale Rd navigate the steep rises above the water. Small seasonal flows like Chapman Creek provide the primary relief in an otherwise arid, bench-like topography that stretches toward Jones Canyon at the eastern edge of the quadrangle.