2020 Map of Garibaldi

About this map

Tillamook Bay and its sheltered northeastern shoreline anchor this study of coastal Oregon’s geography. The coastline is defined by the narrow Bayocean Peninsula, which separates the bay from the Pacific Ocean and terminates at Kincheloe Point. This barrier landscape, along with nearby Cape Meares and the Sibley Sands, reveals the dynamic nature of the region's estuarine environment. Further north, the coastal towns of Rockaway Beach and Twin Rocks are characterized by prominent offshore features like the Twin Rocks Arch and Painted Rock. Inland, the terrain rises toward Captain Gray Mtn, where numerous small drainages like Heitmiller Cr and Watseco Cr flow toward the sea. The map documents the residential and industrial footprints of Garibaldi and Bay City, highlighting the relationship between these communities and the Miami River delta.