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2017 Map of Deer Head Point

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Deer Head Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Umpqua River carves a deep path through Douglas County, defining the central geography of this portion of the Siuslaw National Forest. This 2017 survey details a landscape dominated by prominent ridgelines and complex water systems, where Skagit Ridge and Lunch Ridge rise above the drainage basins of Otter Cr and Murphy Cr. The river itself is punctuated by distinctive landmarks like Echo Island and the sharp bend at Deer Head Point, while Brandy Bar serves as a notable feature in the channel's navigation.

Transportation through this timber-rich terrain relies on a network of forest and resource roads, including Nat For Dev Rd 41 and Dean Ridge Rd. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly intricate around Devils Club Canyon and Umpcoos Ridge, where numerous small tributaries like Indian Charlie Cr and Charlotte Cr feed into the lower Umpqua watershed, illustrating the rugged hydrologic profile of the Oregon Coast Range.