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1993 Map of Gold Beach

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Gold Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Rogue River meets the Pacific Ocean at Gold Beach, a coastal community flanked by the northern Wedderburn and southern Hunters settlements. This 1993 topographic-bathymetric study details the intricate relationship between the Oregon coastline and the underwater contours of the continental shelf. Inland, the landscape rises toward the Siskiyou National Forest and the protected terrain of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, where prominent peaks like Snow Camp Mountain and Collier Butte define the horizon.

Southern coastal development is concentrated around Brookings and Harbor near the Winchuck River, while several state parks including Samuel H Boardman State Park and Cape Sebastian State Park preserve the shoreline. A chain of protected environments within the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, such as Goat Island, illustrates the ecological importance of these offshore landmarks. Transportation is centered on the corridor of Highway 101, which connects isolated points like Pistol River and Carpenterville to the regional Municipal Airport.