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1984 Map of Elsie

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Elsie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Nehalem River winds through the heart of this coastal timberland, carving a deep valley through the Clatsop State Forest and northern Tillamook State Forest. At the time of this mid-1980s provisional survey, the settlement of Elsie and nearby Jewell Junction served as primary hubs along the river, while smaller points like Lukarilla and Pope Corner marked the intersections of local logging roads and creek drainages.

Evidence of the region's managed wilderness is found at the Spruce Run Campground and the numerous named mountain peaks like Cougar Mtn and Flat Iron Mtn. To the southeast, the Salmonberry River valley shows the footprint of the former Camp Olsen (Site), highlighting the shift from active logging camps to a landscape defined by state forest management and public recreation. The detailed drainage networks of Cronin Creek and Spruce Run Creek reflect the complex topography of the Coast Range before significant modern development.