1955 Map of Camas Valley

About this map

The Middle Fork Coquille River and East Fork Coquille River converge in a region defined by high ridges and settled valley floors during the mid-1950s. The settlement of Camas Valley serves as a local hub, situated near the Patterson Cemetery and Martindale Cemetery, indicating deep-rooted family histories in this part of Douglas County. Further east, the community of Tenmile and the winding Olalla Creek corridor show a landscape of small schools, such as the Upper Olalla School, and local millponds, reflecting the timber-driven economy of the era. High points like Camas Mtn and Mt Gurney overlook a network of primitive routes including the Wagon Road and Burnt Ridge Road. This survey provides a look at the transition from high-elevation forest management, represented by Camas Mtn State Park, to the agricultural and residential pockets found along Flournoy Valley and Sugar Pine Creek.