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2017 Map of Devils Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Devils Lake and the eastern edge of Lincoln City serve as the focal point for this coastal survey, where the urbanization of the shoreline meets the densely forested ridges of the Siuslaw National Forest. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by water, from the complex drainage of Schooner Cr and Drift Creek to the broad reach of the Siletz River in the south. The transition from town to timber is marked by features like the Pacific View Memorial Gardens and high points such as Prairie Hill.

Inland, a network of National Forest development roads penetrates the backcountry, providing access to remote landmarks like Medicine Rock and Elos Prairie. The southern portion of the map is defined by the winding river valley near Chinook Bend, where the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge protects the vital estuarine environment. This record of the modern era captures the coexistence of recreational development, conservation areas, and the enduring logging infrastructure of the Pacific Northwest.