State Road 22 runs right through the center of town. The city is on a peninsula into the large Detroit lake.

Detroit Lake State park located directly across Detroit lake from Detroit is the gateway to the Lake. The 400-foot-deep lake was created in the 1950's when the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers completed the Detroit Dam project. It's over nine miles long with more than 32 miles of shore line. All types of water sports: fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, and personal watercraft are available at the lake. The park includes a large campground bordering the lake, two swimming areas and a wildlife viewing area. The city also lies within Willamette National forest.

Hon. Richard W. Jolin