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2017 Map of Five Rivers

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Five Rivers
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Fisher serves as a lone community hub within the vast timberlands of the Siuslaw National Forest along the western edge of the Oregon Coast Range. This survey captures a landscape defined by its complex drainage systems, where the Five Rivers network and the Alsea River carve deep through the mountainous terrain. The map meticulously documents an extensive system of forest development roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 3210 and Natl Forest Develop Road 3710 Rd, which provide access to high elevation points like Stoney Mtn and Pitchfork Ridge.

Hydrographic details reveal a dense web of tributaries including Lobster Cr, Green River, and Cherry Cr, many of which converge in the valleys below Denzer Ridge and Seits Ridge. The presence of Cascade Falls along the Five Rivers corridor highlights the steep gradients of this heavily forested region. Spanning the intersection of Lane, Lincoln, and Benton counties, the map illustrates the 21st-century management of public lands and the infrastructure required for the region's active forestry and watershed preservation efforts.