2011 Map of Brookings

About this map

The Chetco River flows into the Pacific Ocean at the southern edge of the Oregon coast, defining the economic and social geography of Brookings and the community of Harbor. This coastal landscape is marked by a complex marine environment featuring numerous offshore hazards such as Goat Island, Arch Rock, and Zwagg Island. Inland, the terrain rises toward peaks like Red Mound and Black Mound, with the residential and commercial centers of the region clustered near the river mouth. The local infrastructure reflects a mix of maritime and aviation activity, supported by the Port of Brookings, Brookings State Airport, and the smaller Garvins Airfield. Genealogists may find value in the location of Ward Memorial Cemetery and Van Pelt Cemetery, while the presence of the Log Pond Dam indicates the area's historical connection to timber processing.