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2011 Map of Elk City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Elk City and the nearby settlement of Salado occupy the drainage basins of the Oregon Coast Range, where the winding course of Big Elk Creek serves as the primary geographical anchor. This 2011 survey illustrates a landscape dominated by timber-access infrastructure, with named routes like Harlan Rd and Gated Log Rd threading through complex terrain. Higher elevations are marked by distinctive landmarks such as Baber Butte, which features the Baber Lookout, and Palmer Mountain to the west.

Local history and genealogy are anchored at the Glenwood Cemetery near Drift Creek in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map detail reflects a region defined by its numerous small waterways and ridges, including Errol Ridge and Gopher Ridge. The prevalence of named geographic features such as Randall Saddle and Cape Horn indicates a long-standing local nomenclature used by foresters and residents throughout this part of Lincoln County.