2017 Map of Beaver Creek

About this map

The Siuslaw River and Smith River drainage systems define this section of the Oregon Coast Range, where the county line between Lane Co and Douglas Co cuts across a landscape of steep timberlands and winding creeks. In this 2017 study, the complex network of resource roads like Elk Creek Rd and Upper Smith River Rd provides a look at modern forestry access through deep drainages. The topography is marked by distinctive watercourses such as Beaver Creek, Fryingpan Cr, and Salmonberry Cr, illustrating the high density of seasonal and perennial streams feeding into the major river basins. This map is particularly useful for identifying the specific intersections of logging routes and remote waterways, such as the confluence of the S Fork Smith River and the Little South Fork Smith River.