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2011 Map of Fanno Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fanno Ridge dominates this portion of the Oregon Coast Range, serving as a significant drainage divide for several important water systems. The Luckiamute River and its tributary, the Little Luckiamute River, wind through the eastern and central slopes, while the headwaters of the South Fork Siletz River flow toward the west. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape primarily defined by its hydrology and topographic crests, including Bald Mountain and Middle Ridge.

A network of forestry and access roads like Valsetz Rd and Fanno Peak Rd trace the contours of the steep terrain, providing the only infrastructure through this heavily forested area of Polk County. The map shows numerous named tributaries such as Ritner Creek and Sheythe Creek feeding the larger river systems, illustrating the complex watershed patterns that have long supported the region's timber-based economy and natural history.