1984 Map of Five Rivers

About this map

The Alsea River and its tributary Five Rivers wind through a heavily dissected landscape within the Siuslaw National Forest during the mid-1980s. This survey focuses on the confluence of three Oregon counties—Lincoln, Benton, and Lane—revealing a remote region defined by timber-rich ridges and numerous drainages. The small settlement of Paris stands near the southern edge of the map, while river-access points like Denzer Bridge and the Blackberry Campground indicate the area's importance for local navigation and recreation. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Denzer Ridge and Seits Ridge, which separate the myriad creek systems including Lobster Creek and Fendall Creek. The map documents a moment when logging roads and natural waterways provided the primary infrastructure through the steep coast range topography.