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2011 Map of Charleston

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Charleston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Charleston and the neighboring community of Barview anchor this coastal landscape where the waters of Coos Bay meet the Pacific Ocean. The geography is defined by a complex network of estuarine waters, most notably the winding finger of South Slough and the branching reaches of Joe Ney Slough. Along the oceanfront, prominent landmarks like Arago Light and Coos Head overlook a shoreline of reefs and beaches, including Mussel Reef and Bastendorff Beach.

Evidence of local resource management is clear in the numerous upland water bodies, such as Upper Pony Creek Reservoir and Tarheel Reservoir. For those researching local history, the map identifies several significant locations including the Charleston Post Office, South Slough Cemetery, and the Boys Forest Ranch situated along Davis Creek. The road network, including Seven Devils Rd and W Beaver Hill Rd, connects the shoreline settlements to the timbered ridges and canyons of the interior.