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1942 Map of Euchre Mtn

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Euchre Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Siletz River snakes through the southern half of this coastal Oregon terrain, serving as a primary corridor for early 1940s activity. Along its banks, a series of river access points including Melco Landing, Mack Landing, Morgan Landing, and Mowrey Landing indicate the reliance on water transport and fishing in this period. The survey highlights the isolated nature of these hillsides within the Siuslaw National Forest, where named habitations are often single outposts like Horner Ranch, Osterman Cabin, or The Maples.

High ridges such as Stott Mountain and Euchre Mtn dominate the topography, separated by deep drainages like Drift Creek and Schooner Creek. The map documents a transition in accessibility, showing a primary Highway following the river and several specialized routes like a Logging Trail and the Gun Trail penetrating the timbered interior. Key infrastructure like the Ojalla Bridge provides a fixed crossing point near Camas Prairie, marking a vital link between the forested uplands and the river valley.