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1956 Map of Goodwin Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Goodwin Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The winding North Fork Smith River carves through the heart of the Siuslaw National Forest along the border of Lane and Douglas counties. This mid-century survey documents a landscape defined by forestry and isolated homesteads, where the river serves as the primary orienting feature for landmarks like The Island and Smith River Falls. High elevations are dominated by peaks such as Goodwin Peak, which served as a critical communication and observation point with its Lookout and Radio Relay Station.

Evidence of rural community life is concentrated along the riverbanks, including the Smith River Grange and several established family holdings like Dailey Ranch and Weiss Ranch. The infrastructure of the era is represented by the Vincent Cr Guard Sta and a small Cemetery near the water. The intricate drainage network, from Fiddle Creek to Georgia Creek, illustrates the complex hydrology that historically challenged movement through this part of the Coast Range.