2023 Map of Cape Blanco OE W

About this map

The Pacific Ocean dominates this offshore survey, marking the extreme western maritime boundary of the Oregon coast near Cape Blanco. This marine landscape is defined by the protected waters and rocky outcroppings of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge and the Oregon Islands Wilderness. These designations highlight a commitment to preserving the uninhabited coastal environment, where isolated geological features like Fox Rock provide critical habitat away from the mainland. The map captures a section of the coastline where the transition from open sea to the rugged island systems of Curry County occurs, emphasizing the preservation of the natural shoreline and its biological significance over human settlement.