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1955 Map of Camas Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Middle Fork Coquille River and its numerous tributaries, such as Tenmile Creek, carve through the high ridges of Douglas County in this mid-century survey. The settlement of Camas Valley serves as a local hub, surrounded by family-named landmarks and essential community infrastructure like the Patterson Cemetery and Martindale Cemetery. The landscape is defined by its steep terrain, including Yew Ridge and Buzzard Rock, which dictated the early transportation network of Wagon Road routes and newer developments like Callahan Rd.

Further east, the Lookingglass Valley and Flournoy Valley offer distinct pockets of more level terrain suitable for habitation, evidenced by the presence of the Upper Olalla School and the settlement at Reston. The map preserves the locations of several small burial grounds, including the Noah Cem and Day Cem, providing valuable data for genealogists tracking early families in this timber-rich region. Recreational areas such as Camas Mtn State Park and Dave Busenbark County Park highlight the shift toward managed wilderness preservation.