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2014 Map of Charleston

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The rugged coastal interface of Coos Bay is documented here, centering on the maritime community of Charleston and the adjacent settlement of Barview. This landscape is defined by its complex network of tidal waters, including the expansive South Slough and Joe Ney Slough, which branch into smaller inlets like Haywood Inlet and Day Inlet. These waterways surround significant landforms such as Valino Island and Crown Point, illustrating the intricate geography where the Pacific Ocean meets the estuary.

Evidence of the region's historical and natural significance is found in landmarks like S Slough Cem and the various points along the shore, including Yoakam Point and Fossil Point. The coastal geography is further detailed with prominent beaches and reefs such as Bastendorff Beach, Lighthouse Beach, and Mussel Reef. Inland, the terrain rises into features like Yoakam Hill and is carved by drainages such as Elliott Cr and Theodore Johnston Cr, providing a clear view of the area's hydrology and land development patterns.