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2011 Map of Elsie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Elsie serves as a central point in this northern Oregon landscape, situated near the confluence of Humbug Creek and the Nehalem River. The topography is defined by the winding river valley and significant elevations like Cougar Mountain and Four Seven Ridge. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the river corridor, where the Nehalem Valley opens up to support small communities such as Mishawaka and Jewell Junction. Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Sunny Hill Cemetery and the intersection known as Pope Corner.

Resource management and recreational access are evident through a network of timber and fire roads, including August Fire RD and Sterling Ridge RD, which traverse the uplands. These routes provide access to secluded water bodies like Spruce Run Lake and Bloom Lake. Further south, the map details the rugged drainage basins of Cronin Creek and the North Fork Salmonberry River, highlighting the remote character of this Clatsop County region.