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1998 Map of Carpenterville

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Carpenterville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Carpenterville sits along a ridgeline in the southern Oregon coastal range, overlooking a landscape where timber and conservation interests meet. In this 1998 revision, the interior is defined by the steep drainages of the South Fork Pistol River and the North Fork Chetco River, flowing through the Siskiyou National Forest. Notable markers of local history include the isolated Joe Foster Camp and a lone Grave north of the primary settlement.

The coastline is protected by the Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor, featuring the dramatic Natural Bridges and Whalehead Island. The presence of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge underscores the ecological importance of this shoreline. Further inland, topographic landmarks such as Indian Rock and Fitzpatrick Ridge offer high-elevation reference points above the myriad creeks like Thomas Creek and Whalehead Creek.