2011 Map of Cook Creek

About this map

The Nehalem River flows through the northern reaches of this Tillamook County terrain, providing a focal point for the small settlements of Salmonberry and Rector. This area is defined by a dense network of drainages and canyons, including Bulck Canyon and Platt Canyon, which feed into the central Cook Creek system. The map documents a rugged landscape managed for timber and recreation, with forestry access provided by routes like Cook Creek Rd and Tin Shack Rd. High-elevation points such as High Butte and Triangulation Point offer clear markers across the drainage divides between the Nehalem and the Miami River. Researchers can trace the complex hydrology of the region through numerous named tributaries like Bastard Creek, Hatchery Creek, and South Fork Cook Creek, which illustrate the geographic character of the Northern Oregon Coast Range in the early 21st century.