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2011 Map of Drake Crossing

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Silverton Hills define the varied geography of this Marion County locale, where the drainages of Abiqua Creek and Silver Creek create a landscape of dramatic elevation changes and numerous cataracts. The area is notable for its concentration of named waterfalls, particularly along the North Fork Silver Creek and South Fork Silver Creek, including South Falls, North Falls, and Double Falls. These natural features are complemented by man-made infrastructure such as Willards Dam and Fox Dam, which manage local water resources for the surrounding rural communities.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds throughout the area, including Holy Rosary Cemetery in the north and Union Hill Cemetery to the southwest. The small settlement of Drake Crossing serves as a central point for the network of mountain and ridge roads, such as Silver Ridge Rd SE and Winters Hill Rd SE, that connect isolated homesteads and the North Silver Creek Youth Camp to the wider region.