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2014 Map of Cape Sebastian

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cape Sebastian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cape Sebastian dominates this coastal stretch of the Pacific Northwest, where the land drops sharply into the Pacific Ocean. This 2014 survey documents the rugged geography of Curry County, specifically the area south of Gold Beach where the Oregon Coast Hwy winds along the cliffs. The presence of Evans Log Ponds and the Pistol R Log Pond near the mouth of the Pistol River points to the area's continued reliance on the timber industry, providing a modern record of water-management for local milling or transport.

Genealogists and local historians will find the location of the Pistol River Cem and the small settlement of Pistol River helpful for tracing family roots in the southern Oregon coastal region. Significant maritime landmarks and sea stacks, including Hunters Island, Henry Rock, and Cave Rock, are clearly mapped, illustrating the hazardous coastline that has shaped the history of local navigation and fishing.