2014 Map of Deer Head Point

About this map

The Umpqua River carves a dramatic path through the Siuslaw National Forest in this coastal Oregon landscape, defining the local geography with its sharp bends and prominent features like Echo Island. To the east of the main channel, the terrain rises into the steep slopes of Skagit Ridge and Lunch Ridge, while the river itself is marked by distinctive navigation points such as Deer Head Point and Brandy Bar. The density of watercourses, including Indian Charlie Cr and Franklin Cr, illustrates the drainage patterns typical of the Oregon Coast Range, where narrow canyons like Devils Club Canyon slice through the high timberland. Transport and access are limited to rugged routes like Dean Mountain Rd and Indian Ridge, reflecting the area's primary character as a managed forest and riverine environment.