1986 Map of Carpenterville
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1986 Map of Carpenterville

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Carpenterville sits atop a high ridge overlooking the dramatic meeting of the Pacific coast and the coastal range during the mid-1980s. This survey illustrates a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and complex drainage systems, where small clearings like Mule Prairie and Rocky Prairie interrupt the timbered slopes. Along the shoreline, the Samuel H Boardman State Park protects geological landmarks such as the Natural Bridges and Whaleshead Rocks, while the Pacific Ocean meets the mainland at the Oregon Islands Wilderness. Inland, the terrain is segmented by deep drainages like Thomas Creek and Whaleshead Creek, which flow west toward the coast, while the eastern portion of the map is dominated by the North Fork Pistol River and the upper reaches of the Chetco River. This period shows a transition between heavy resource extraction and coastal preservation, with the Siskiyou National Forest and various Borrow Pit locations existing alongside established homestead sites like Lane Ranch.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1986
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.7 inches

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