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2020 Map of Charleston

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Charleston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The coastal village of Charleston serves as a focal point for this section of the Oregon shoreline, where the waters of Coos Bay meet the Pacific Ocean. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring the winding arms of Joe Ney Slough and its northern and southern forks, alongside several water management features like Tarheel Reservoir and Fourth Cr Reservoir. These waterways highlight the maritime and industrial character of the region, from the protected anchorages of Hungryman Cove to the expansive North Spit.

Moving inland from the dramatic headlands of Gregory Point and Yoakam Point, the terrain rises toward Yoakam Hill. Significant local landmarks include South Slough Cem and several distinct beach landings like Bastendorff Beach and Lighthouse Beach. This coastal survey also documents the residential layout of Barview and the various canyons and gulches, such as Cox Canyon and Boatman Gulch, that drain toward the bay and sloughs.