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1955 Map of Blaine

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Blaine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Blaine sits along the winding course of the Nestucca River in this mid-century survey of the Oregon Coast Range. Much of the landscape is defined by the Siuslaw National Forest, where resource management and early recreation are visible through sites like the Trask Guard Sta, Trask House, and the Girl Scout Camp. The rugged topography is etched with numerous named drainages such as Fawcett Creek and Bark Shanty Creek, reflecting a region historically tied to timber and back-country access.

Local social life is anchored by the Nestucca Grange Hall, while family-run operations like the Detrick Ranch suggest small-scale agricultural footprints amidst the timbered ridges. Notable peaks such as Edwards Butte and Gridstone Mtn tower over a network of early logging and transport routes, including the Old Toll Road and Chance Road. The presence of multiple camps, such as Hollywood Camp and Alder Glenn Forest Camp, underscores the area's role as a retreat for mid-century Oregonians.