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2011 Map of Callahan

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Callahan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Coles Valley and the northern reaches of the Umpqua River define the upper section of this terrain, where small settlements like Callahan and Blood Camp dot the landscape. The region is heavily marked by a network of timber and access roads, including Callahan Rd and numerous Bureau of Land Management routes like BLM 25-8-13.1 Rd. These roads navigate a series of ridgelines and watercourses, connecting isolated landmarks such as Baughman Lookout.

Hydrography is central to the area's geography, with significant drainages like Hubbard Creek, Cougar Creek, and Cedar Creek cutting through the topography. Notable water features include Grier Reservoir, Hawkins Lake, and the aptly named Lost Lake, tucked away near Bear Ridge. The map illustrates a modern era of land management in Douglas County, where the names of roads and camps reflect the ongoing intersection of public land access and historical backcountry habitation.