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1941 Map of Blachly

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Blachly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

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The Siuslaw National Forest dominates this 1941 tactical survey, revealing the early 20th-century industrial landscape of the Oregon Coast Range. Timber and transport are the primary drivers of settlement here, anchored by operations like the Triangle Lumber Co and the Shotgun Sawmill. One of the most striking historical markers is the Logging Flume (Abandoned) located near the eastern edge, a remnant of older water-based timber transport methods that were being superseded by rail and road during this era.

The Southern Pacific railroad cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving small stations and hamlets such as Walton and Penn. In the rugged interior, the map identifies isolated sites like the Bessonette Ranch and Steinhar Ranch, alongside public infrastructure including the Nelson Guard Station and the R E P Power Station. Around Triangle Lake, several CCC-style camps are noted, such as the Triangle Lake Camp (Co Unoccupied), reflecting the mobilization and forest management efforts typical of the pre-war period.