1955 Map of Culp Creek

About this map

The Oregon Pacific and Eastern RR serves as a central artery through this timber-rich region of the Cascades foothills, following the Row River through the settlements of Dorena, Culp Creek, and Disston. This mid-century landscape shows the significant infrastructure of the timber and mining industries, including the Silica Camp and the prominent Silica Mtn. Cultural markers for genealogists and local historians are well-preserved, from the Broumbaugh Cem in the northwest to schools like Blue Mtn Sch and the Dorena School. The map also captures the Dorena Lake reservoir and several engineering details like the Covered Bridge and a Covered Footbridge over the river. Higher elevations within the Umpqua National Forest feature fire protection infrastructure like the Shirley Gap Lookout and several peaks such as Burnt Mtn and Snow Peak.