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2017 Map of Blaine

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Blaine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Blaine sits at the convergence of mountain drainages and forestry roads in this coastal range landscape. The Nestucca River winds through the southern portion of the area, joined by numerous tributaries such as Moon Cr and East Cr. This settlement serves as a focal point for local history, marked by the presence of the Blaine Cem nearby. Much of the surrounding terrain is defined by the high ridges of the Siuslaw National Forest, where prominent landmarks like High Peak, Hardscrabble Mtn, and Grindstone Mtn dominate the horizon.

The map reveals an extensive network of national forest development roads, including Nat For Dev Rd 81 and Nat For Dev Rd 857, which provide access to timberlands and remote features like Skookum Lake. These routes highlight the area's ongoing importance to the logging industry and forest management. Small valleys tucked between ridges, such as those housing Fawcett Cr and Simmons Cr, illustrate the complex drainage patterns that feed into the larger river systems of the Oregon Coast Range.