Maps

Map of Cascadia by andrewb — last modified 07/12/2006 at 08:03 AM

The Cascadia bioregion, defined by the watersheds of the rivers that flow into the Pacific Ocean through North America's temperate rainforest zone.

1930s Map of Dam Proliferation in Cascadia by andrewb — last modified 08/04/2007 at 12:32 AM

The distribution of power dams in Cascadia in 1930; the dams have decimated the Northwest's salmon runs.

1965 Map of Dam Proliferation in Cascadia by andrewb — last modified 08/04/2007 at 12:32 AM

The distribution of power dams in Cascadia in 1965; the dams have decimated the Northwest's salmon runs.

1998 Map of Dam Proliferation in Cascadia by andrewb — last modified 08/04/2007 at 12:32 AM

Cascadia's power dams have decimated its salmon runs.

Map of Electricity Transmission Lines in Cascadia by andrewb — last modified 07/21/2006 at 08:43 AM

The Pacific Northwest's vulnerable power network.

Map of Natural Gas Pipelines in Cascadia by andrewb — last modified 07/18/2006 at 09:44 AM

The Pacific Northwest's international network of natural gas pipelines.

Map of Oil Pipelines in Cascadia by andrewb — last modified 07/18/2006 at 09:11 AM

Oil pipelines in the Pacific Northwest are vulnerable to disruption.

Map of Clearcutting in the Central Cascades by andrewb — last modified 07/21/2006 at 08:59 AM

More clearcutting occurred since 1970 in the Central Cascades, including the Mt. St. Helens region, than in other study areas.

Map of Clearcutting in BC's Inland Rainforest by andrewb — last modified 07/21/2006 at 08:58 AM

Since 1970, almost 20 percent of mostly virgin rainforest was clearcut in BC's Inland Rainforest.

Map of Clearcutting on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington by andrewb — last modified 07/21/2006 at 08:56 AM

Clearcutting felled 29 percent of all forests over a 30-year period in the Olympic Peninsula.

Map of Clearcutting in Southern Oregon by andrewb — last modified 07/21/2006 at 08:56 AM

The progress of clearcutting over a 30-year period in the Coast Range in southern Oregon near Roseburg.

Map of the Cascadia Scorecard's Five Forest Study Areas by andrewb — last modified 07/21/2006 at 08:57 AM

An overview of the Scorecard's study areas, including BC's Inland Rainforest and the Williams Lake Region; the Olympic Peninsula and Central Cascades; and Southern Oregon.

Map of Clearcutting in BC's Williams Lake Region by andrewb — last modified 07/21/2006 at 08:59 AM

Clearcutting leveled 20 percent of the forests over a 30-year period in BC's Williams Lake region.

Boise-Area Population Density Map by andrewb — last modified 07/21/2006 at 08:55 AM

In Sightline's study of seven Pacific Northwest cities, Boise, Idaho, is the region's most sprawling metropolis.

Charlotte, NC-area Population Density Map by andrewb — last modified 04/10/2007 at 06:37 PM

People per acre in the Charlotte, NC-area, one of the non-Cascadian cities studied by Sightline.

Eugene-Area Population Density Map by andrewb — last modified 04/10/2007 at 06:37 PM

Eugene, Oregon, is relatively dense compared to other mid-size Cascadian cities.

Portland-Area Population Density Map by andrewb — last modified 07/15/2007 at 10:14 PM

Portland, Oregon, has succeeded in protecting rural land from suburban development.

Seattle-Area Population Density Map by andrewb — last modified 04/10/2007 at 06:37 PM

From 1990 to 2000, mapping of census data shows that the Seattle area became more compact.

Map of Residential Building Permits Outside the Seattle-area Growth Boundary by andrewb — last modified 04/10/2007 at 06:37 PM

Developments outside the urban growth boundary for the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett region since 1991.

Spokane-Area Population Density Map by andrewb — last modified 04/10/2007 at 06:37 PM

Spokane, Washington has relatively low density, compared to other Northwest cities.

Vancouver-Area Population Density Map by andrewb — last modified 04/10/2007 at 06:37 PM

Vancouver, BC, is the Cascadia region's leader in smart growth.

Las Vegas-area Population Density Map by andrewb — last modified 04/10/2007 at 06:37 PM

How Las Vegas, NV, compares to 14 other cities in curbing sprawl and conserving rural land.

Victoria-Area Population Density Map by andrewb — last modified 04/10/2007 at 06:37 PM

People per acre in the Victoria, BC area; Victoria is a leader in compact growth.

Sightline Maps by elisa — last modified 03/15/2006 at 12:14 PM

 

Smart growth in seven cities map series by leigh — last modified 04/17/2006 at 10:02 AM

Maps of density and growth in seven northwest cities

Traffic Fatalities in Cascadia Map by leigh — last modified 11/28/2006 at 05:22 PM

Cascadia's urban areas, along with southwestern British Columbia, excel at limiting the risk of car travel.

Map of Walkable King County, WA by leigh — last modified 08/03/2007 at 11:53 PM

In King County, Washington, compact city and town centers promote walking, while sprawling suburbs discourage it.

Map of a Compact Community: Walkability within One Mile by leigh — last modified 08/30/2007 at 12:00 PM

A one-mile walk in this urban neighborhood, Seattle's Phinney Ridge, takes you through a gridlike street network with a mix of residences and businesses.

Map of a Suburban Community: Walkability within One Mile by leigh — last modified 08/27/2008 at 11:54 AM

Neighborhoods with cul-de-sacs and winding streets, such as this one in Bellevue, WA, have few commercial destinations within walking distance.

Caribou: Current and Historic Range Map by leigh — last modified 10/24/2007 at 05:35 PM

The Selkirk herd in northern Idaho and Washington is the last remaining caribou herd in the lower 48 states.

Grizzly Bear: Current and Historic Range Map by leigh — last modified 08/23/2011 at 01:38 PM

Grizzlies once roamed throughout western North America, but their range has diminished substantially.

Grouse: Current and Historic Range Map by leigh — last modified 10/24/2007 at 05:35 PM

Sage-grouse numbers have plummeted with the destruction of the bird's natural habitat, particularly in Washington.

Gray Wolf: Current and Historic Range Map by leigh — last modified 08/23/2011 at 01:41 PM

Despite recent population increases in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, gray wolves occupy only a small fraction of their historic habitat.

Salmon: Current and Historic Range Map by leigh — last modified 09/07/2006 at 04:50 PM

At the Northwest's southern end, where human impacts are greatest, the percentage of imperiled wild salmon stocks climbs.

Average Births per Woman in the Northwest (map) by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 08/15/2007 at 04:57 PM

Southern Idaho has Cascadia's largest families on average, while southern British Columbia has the smallest.

Life Expectancy in Cascadia (map) by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 08/03/2007 at 11:53 PM

Residents of southern British Columbia have the longest average lifespans of any Cascadians.

New Residents in Portland Suburbs (Clark County), 1990-2000 by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 10/02/2007 at 04:38 PM

Between 1990 and 2000, Oregon's growth management laws protected Portland-area rural open space from poorly planned sprawl, especially when compared with Clark County, Washington.

Temperature Increase in Cascadia 1950-2003 (map) by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 12/10/2008 at 11:24 AM

Weather stations throughout the Northwest states show evidence of a long-term warming trend.

New Residents From Measure 37 Claims, 2004-2006 by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 02/08/2009 at 09:33 PM

Measure 37 has set the stage for poorly planned sprawl in the farms and rural areas surrounding Portland, Oregon.

Growth in Rural Oregon and Measure 37 by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 06/13/2007 at 09:32 AM

 

United States of Climate Change by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 09/06/2007 at 06:23 PM

US greenhouse gas emissions from energy and their nation equivalents.

United States of Climate Change - the 50 States by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 01/15/2010 at 10:51 AM

US greenhouse gas emissions from energy and their nation equivalents. Shown state by state.

United States of Climate Change - Population Tables by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 01/08/2008 at 10:13 AM

 

Canada and Climate Change by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 12/10/2007 at 04:56 PM

Canadian provinces and their greenhouse gas emissions from energy, with the world nations equivalents.

Canadian Emissions and US Equivalents by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 09/06/2007 at 06:23 PM

Canadian provinces and their greenhouse gas emissions from energy, with the US state equivalents.

New Residents From Measure 37 Claims -- Hood River by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 03/21/2008 at 12:20 PM

The more than 250 claims in the Hood River and Wasco counties could result in nearly 6,000 new housing units, many on agricultural lands.

Properties with Measure 37 Claims in the Hood River Valley by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 03/21/2008 at 12:23 PM

In the Hood River Valley alone, 22 percent of protected farmland is threatened by Measure 37 claims.

New Residents From Measure 37 Claims -- Portland region by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 08/27/2008 at 11:57 AM

Claimants have filed more than 2,000 residential applications for Measure 37 waivers in the greater Portland area. Together, these claims could add nearly 34,000 new residents.

New Residents From Measure 37 -- Willamette Valley by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 03/21/2008 at 12:26 PM

Measure 37 claims made in the Willamette Valley could add almost 33,000 new residents in rural areas.

Map Series: New Residents in Rural Oregon From Measure 37 Claims by leigh_sightline_org — last modified 12/11/2007 at 01:16 PM

Maps depicting the potential population from Measure 37 claims in rural and exurban Oregon. Portland, Hood River Valley, and Willamette Valley.

Who are the Climate Leaders? by christinew — last modified 08/27/2008 at 11:55 AM

Building a clean energy economy with cap and trade.

Coal Exports in Context: 60 Million Tons by erich — last modified 02/23/2011 at 12:54 PM

 

Coal Exports in Context: 5 Million Tons by christinew — last modified 02/23/2011 at 12:56 PM