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2017 Map of Carpenterville

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Carpenterville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Carpenterville sits high above the coastline, serving as a focal point in a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and the transition from the Siskiyou National Forest to the Pacific shore. This survey details the complex terrain of the southern Oregon coast, featuring prominent landmarks like Burnt Hill Summit and Fitzpatrick Ridge. The inclusion of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge underscores the conservation of the offshore environment, specifically around Whalehead Island and the jagged Natural Bridges.

Resource extraction history is evidenced by Miner Gulch, while modern infrastructure is represented by the significant Thomas Creek Bridge. Numerous named drainages, including Whalehead Cr, Spruce Cr, and the S Fork Pistol River, carve through the ridges toward the ocean. Local family and place names are preserved through features such as Cassiday Butte, Thomas Hill, and Smith Hill, alongside smaller communities like Greenhill.