1956 Map of Goodwin Peak

About this map

Siuslaw National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape where the Smith River meanders through the deep drainages of the Oregon Coast Range. Settlement is sparse and follows the river's path, highlighted by the Dailey Ranch and Wales Ranch located near a sharp bend in the water. The community presence is marked by a small Cemetery and the Smith River Grange building at the western edge of the survey. Higher elevations are defined by peaks with evocative names like Mt Popocatepetl and Goodwin Peak, the latter featuring a Radio Relay Sta. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous creeks such as Fiddle Creek and Kentucky Creek, while the Sheep Herder Trail provides a glimpse into the more traditional land uses of this timbered and topographical complex region.