1984 Map of Grass Mtn

About this map

Grass Mtn and the surrounding peaks of the Siuslaw National Forest dominate this mid-1980s landscape along the boundary of Lincoln and Benton Counties. The map reveals a heavily managed timber and conservation landscape, where several active Quarry sites are interspersed among the drainages of the North Fork Alsea River and Fall Creek. Of particular interest to local historians is the Fall Creek State Fish Hatchery and the Covered Bridge located near the southern edge of the quadrangle along the Alsea River. The presence of Sharp Ranch and the Mill Cr Boat Landing indicates a region where agriculture and recreation met at the river's edge, while the dense network of forest roads and creek-side trails like those near Klickitat Lake show the era's focus on backcountry accessibility.