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1986 Map of Gold Beach

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Gold Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Gold Beach and Wedderburn sit at the mouth of the Rogue River in this mid-1980s topographical record of the Oregon coast. The landscape is defined by the meeting of river and sea, where landmarks like Ferry Hole Bar and Johns Hole characterize the shifting waters of the Rogue. To the west, the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge encompasses offshore features such as Needle Rock, Double Rock, and Pyramid Rock, indicating the protective status of the coastal environment.

Evidence of local history and industry is scattered throughout the terrain, from the Miners Fort (Site) near Otter Point to the Geisel Monument Wayside in the north. The area's infrastructure is anchored by the Gold Beach Airport and the Curry County Fairgrounds, while the hills are carved by numerous waterways including Indian Creek, Riley Creek, and Hunter Creek. Several wayside parks, including Buena Vista Ocean Wayside, mark the coastline along the prominent 101 corridor.