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1955 Map of Camas Valley

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Camas Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The East Fork Coquille River and its numerous tributaries, including Camas Creek, carve through the complex Douglas County landscape of the mid-1950s. The settlement of Camas Valley serves as a central point, supported by the historic Wagon Road and local infrastructure such as the Upper Olalla School. Family history is deeply rooted here, evidenced by the Noah Cem, Patterson Cemetery, and Martindale Cemetery.

The presence of Camas Mtn State Park and Dave Busenbark County Park indicates the area's early role in public recreation and conservation. Prominent landmarks like Mt Gurney and Bennett Rock dominate the skyline, while smaller communities like Reston and the area near Lookingglass are connected by a network of rural routes including Camas Road and Callahan Rd. The map illustrates a transitional period where established homesteads and timber-related geography coexist with the developing state park system.