1984 Map of Clay Creek

About this map

The Siuslaw River winds through this section of the Oregon Coast Range, marking a landscape defined by its complex drainage network and early recreational development. The 1984 survey highlights the Clay Creek Recreation Site near the center of the quadrangle, situated where Clay Creek meets the river. This area, straddling the Douglas Co and Lane Co line, shows a terrain heavily shaped by timber and water, with features like Farman Flat and the small settlement of Esmond providing points of human activity amidst the dense topography. Numerous creeks with distinctive local names, such as Potato Patch Cr and Saleratus Creek, suggest the era of early homesteading and resource extraction, reinforced by the presence of a Quarry and various trails. The map serves as a detailed record of the Siuslaw watershed before later forest management shifts, capturing the precise locations of family-named landmarks like Bill Lewis Creek and Haskins Creek.