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2011 Map of Drain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Drain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The town of Drain sits at the confluence of several vital water systems, where Elk Creek meets Pass Creek and Hendrick Creek. This 2011 survey reveals an economy deeply tied to the timber industry, marked by multiple industrial features such as the Drain Plywood Company Log Pond, the Smith River Lumber Company Log Pond, and the Mount Baldy Log Pond. These water-based infrastructure points are essential to the regional milling operations that have long sustained this Douglas County community.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented through the presence of several burial grounds, including the Drain IOOF Cemetery and the Applegate Family Cemetery. The map also identifies notable local landmarks like the Homes Gallup Bridge and the Boswell Mineral Springs located near the banks of Elk Creek. To the north, the small community of Leona and the site of the former Cold Spring School highlight the historical distribution of rural settlements and educational centers across the landscape.