2023 Map of Five Rivers

About this map

Fisher sits as a quiet focal point in a landscape defined by the convergence of steep timberlands and a dense drainage network within the Siuslaw National Forest. The map detail follows the winding course of Five Rivers, which is joined by a labyrinth of tributaries including Lobster Creek, Crab Creek, and Cascade Creek. The topography is marked by distinctive family-named and descriptive landforms such as Pitchfork Ridge, Fleece Ridge, and Denzer Ridge, reflecting the early logging and homesteading history of the Oregon Coast Range. This 2023 survey illustrates how modern forest management boundaries, including those between Lincoln, Benton, and Lane counties, overlay the traditional drainage basins of the Green River and Meadow Fork. Of particular note for local interest is Cascade Falls, a natural landmark situated among the high ridges like Stoney Mtn and Malcolm Ridge that hem in the narrow river valleys.