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1944 Map of Cape Foulweather

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Cape Foulweather
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Coast Highway serves as the primary artery for a string of developing coastal communities during the late 1930s. This survey, conducted by C. N. Mortenson, documents a series of distinct seaside settlements including Wecoma, Oceanlake, Delake, and Nelscott. The landscape is defined by its dramatic interaction with the Pacific Ocean, where prominent landmarks such as Cape Foulweather and Otter Crest overlook the surf.

Inland, the geography is shaped by the Siletz River and Siletz Bay, with Kernville situated near the mouth of the bay. The map provides a look at local water features like Devils Lake and Schooner Creek, alongside the intricate coastline of Pirate Cove and Whale Cove. For those interested in the early development of the Oregon coast, this map details the specific benchmarks and town layouts before the post-war tourism boom significantly altered these communities.