2014 Map of Birkenfeld

About this map

The Nehalem River meanders through the heart of the Nehalem Valley, anchoring a landscape defined by small settlements and a complex network of logging and access roads. The community of Birkenfeld sits at a strategic crossing marked by the Birkenfeld Bridge, where the Nehalem Hwy meets routes leading into the surrounding timberlands. Further south, the settlement of Neverstill and the northern presence of Mist indicate the historic points of habitation in this corner of Columbia County. The terrain is heavily dissected by numerous watercourses, including Deep Cr, Crooked Cr, and Rock Creek. A sophisticated network of mainline roads, such as the Kauppi Mainline and the Columbia River Main Line, illustrates the modern industrial infrastructure supporting the region's forestry heritage, connecting remote points like Kauppi Lake to the primary valley corridors.